$74 Cheap Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)

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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Kansas City (DFW-MCI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $74 for one-way flights and $148 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 22
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$148 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Fri, Aug 22, priced at $148 found 9 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 22
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$155 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Fri, Aug 22, priced at $155 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 6
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$162 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $162 found 8 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$168 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $168 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $172 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$172 Roundtrip, just found
$172
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $172 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$177 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $177 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$178 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $178 found 18 hours ago
United
Tue, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 22
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$192 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Fri, Aug 22, priced at $192 found 4 days ago
Delta
Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
DFW
Dallas
MCI
Kansas City
$197 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Dallas to Kansas City, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $197 found 7 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $66 - $274 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Kansas City

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kansas City Intl. MCI. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 23 minutes. Flights from $258
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center23 min
Flights from $258
Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)
Origin airport
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Destination airport
Kansas City Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$148
Distance
460 mi

Dallas to Kansas City Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Dallas to Kansas City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Dallas to Kansas City are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Dallas to Kansas City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Dallas to Kansas City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Dallas to Kansas City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Dallas to Kansas City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Dallas to Kansas City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $74 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Dallas to Kansas City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Dallas to Kansas City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) cost?
Grab cheap return fares starting at $177 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines and Southwest Airlines flight leaving DFW on August 19 2025 and touching down at MCI. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from DFW to MCI?
The cheapest flights from DFW to MCI are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Fly nonstop from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from DFW to MCI?
Right now, the cheapest carrier operating one-way flights from DFW to MCI is American Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $89. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from DFW on October 8 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Every day on average, 6 direct flights operate from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI). Choose the departure that best fits your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
The 9 PM departures from DFW to MCI are typically the busiest. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you're hoping to save money, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from DFW to MCI?
If you depart on a Sunday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI).
What is the earliest flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
The first flight of the day taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) is at around 8:09AM UTC-6. Hop on this flight and you'll reach Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) at approximately 9:48AM UTC-6. The overall travel time is 1h 39m.
How long does it take to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Flights from DFW to MCI have an average travel time of 1 hour and 38 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 460 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
To touch down at Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) on schedule, book a flight that takes off from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Kansas City from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) is the only airport in Kansas City with direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW). Check out your options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a ticket from DFW to MCI generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute offers, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a DFW to MCI flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking a DFW to MCI flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one convenient place. Once you've chosen your preferred accommodations and flights, you can add extras like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
If you reserved your DFW to MCI flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for further details.

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