Cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City from $104

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $285. If you’re not able to fly to Kansas City in January, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Chicago to Kansas City during July average around $289.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kansas City is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $303. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Chicago to Kansas City on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $466. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to Kansas City from Chicago in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $334 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $402. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Chicago Midway to Kansas City for the best Chicago - Kansas City flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kansas City from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kansas City for around $362 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kansas City from Chicago for as low as $238 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Kansas City flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Kansas City flight.

As of April 2026, prices for Chicago to Kansas City flights are approximately 135% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Frontier and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kansas City

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kansas City from Chicago according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kansas City. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Kansas City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of April 2026, there are 60 flights per day flying from Chicago to Kansas City. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 43% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of April 2026, there are 423 flights per week flying from Chicago to Kansas City. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.