$81 Cheap Flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New York (LGA)

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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to New York (MCI-LGA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $81 for one-way flights and $196 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Sep 2
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$196 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Kansas City to New York, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $196 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 4
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$198 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Kansas City to New York, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $198 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$199 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Kansas City to New York, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $199 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 8
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$209 Roundtrip, just found
$209
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Kansas City to New York, returning Fri, Aug 8, priced at $209 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 16
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$220 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Kansas City to New York, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $220 found 5 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 29
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$229 Roundtrip, just found
$229
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Kansas City to New York, returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $229 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$232 Roundtrip, just found
$232
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Kansas City to New York, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $232 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 8
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$234 Roundtrip, just found
$234
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Kansas City to New York, returning Fri, Aug 8, priced at $234 just found
Delta
Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 13
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$254 Roundtrip, just found
$254
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Kansas City to New York, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $254 just found
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 4
MCI
Kansas City
LGA
New York
$265 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from Kansas City to New York, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $265 found 5 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to New York (LGA)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $128 - $417 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New York

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

Select flight to John F. Kennedy Intl. JFK. Average driving time to city center is 24 minutes. Flights from $425
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Average driving time to city center24 min
Flights from $425
Select flight to Liberty Intl. EWR. Average driving time to city center is 19 minutes. Flights from $375
EWR
Liberty Intl.
Average driving time to city center19 min
Flights from $375
Select flight to Westchester County HPN. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $435
HPN
Westchester County
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $435
Flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New York (LGA)
Origin airport
Kansas City Intl.
Destination airport
LaGuardia
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$195
Distance
1104 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 6 mins

Kansas City to New York Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Kansas City to New York

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 Kansas City to New York are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Kansas City to New York with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Kansas City to New York

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Kansas City to New York: 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 Kansas City to New York

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 Kansas City to New York in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $81 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 Kansas City to New York 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 Kansas City to New York 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 Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) cost?
You can find cheap return tickets from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) starting at $157. Book a seat and take off on your trip. 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 Southwest Airlines flight leaving MCI on August 4 2025 and touching down at LGA. The price was last updated on July 9 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MCI to LGA?
Search for direct flights from MCI to LGA in October to land cheaper tickets. You can find a one-way Southwest Airlines flight for $79 leaving on October 11 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 9 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
If you're departing from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI), you can jump on a direct flight to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with Delta Air Lines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from MCI to LGA?
Travel from MCI to LGA with Southwest Airlines. This carrier currently has the cheapest one-way ticket on this route, starting at $79. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MCI on October 2 2025. Prices were last updated on July 9 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
When flying out of Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI), you'll have your pick from an average of 4 daily direct flights to LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
More travelers fly between MCI and LGA at 12 PM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and there's a chance you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MCI to LGA?
Fly on a Sunday if you're searching for the largest selection of flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the earliest flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 6:00AM UTC-6, heading out of Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI). You'll be in the air for roughly 2h 46m, arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) at approximately 9:46AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
Flights from MCI to LGA have an average travel time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. The total distance between the two is 1,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MCI to LGA?
Consider booking with American Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 83%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
To avoid possible delays on the Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**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 New York from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Take a direct flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to New York and arrive at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). An alternative entry point into the city is John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from MCI to LGA are usually more expensive. To lock in the cheapest rates, start searching for flights well ahead of time. That said, if you're flexible with your travel plans, you may find a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a MCI to LGA flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a MCI to LGA flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having it all in one place will take the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?
Typically, you're able to reschedule or cancel your MCI to LGA flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you want further information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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