Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Kansas City and Philadelphia?

Detroit (DTW) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

St. Louis (STL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 45m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Southwest and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $443.

How many flights depart from Kansas City to Philadelphia on average per day?

The number of flights available between Kansas City and Philadelphia is 10 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 2:00PM, with 55% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Flights connecting via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 00m.

How many flights depart from Kansas City to Philadelphia on average per week?

The number of flights available between Kansas City and Philadelphia is 76 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

American Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Kansas City according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:26 am - 10:33 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:37 pm - 7:37 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

24h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$181Frontier

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

11:26 am - 10:33 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 4:05 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

10h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$190Frontier

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

9:16 am - 10:52 amMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

24h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

5:50 am - 7:48 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

14h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

$208Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14

10:30 pm - 6:14 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

42h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:50 am - 8:46 amPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

25h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$222Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

8:25 am - 2:20 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:15 amPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$258Southwest

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30

4:45 pm - 9:55 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

4h 10m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

7:55 am - 3:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

9h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$264Southwest

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30

12:51 pm - 4:44 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

2h 53mnonstop

10:10 am - 12:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

3h 00mnonstop

$307American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30

7:49 am - 11:40 amMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

2h 51mnonstop

10:10 am - 12:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

3h 00mnonstop

$307American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30

5:44 am - 1:15 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

6h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 9:51 amPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

4h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$327Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

5:45 pm - 11:12 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

4h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:20 am - 11:15 amPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

6h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$327Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30

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4:47 pm - 6:30 amMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

12h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:30 am - 4:05 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$321Frontier

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 22

11:26 am - 10:33 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:37 pm - 12:53 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

17h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$340Frontier

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:32 pm - 8:21 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

2h 49mnonstop

5:39 pm - 7:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

3h 07mnonstop

$357American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

7:35 am - 11:21 amMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

2h 46mnonstop

9:34 pm - 11:37 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

3h 03mnonstop

$357American Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 18

7:07 am - 4:11 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

8h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 2:53 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$367Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:43 am - 2:47 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

8h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:55 pm - 11:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

5h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$377Delta

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 18

6:36 pm - 12:59 amMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:30 pm - 7:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$377United Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22

6:00 am - 2:21 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

7h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:34 am - 2:18 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$382United Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

8:20 am - 4:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

6h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

10:45 am - 5:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

7h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$420Southwest

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

5:10 am - 12:25 pmMCI Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:55 am - 9:45 amPHL Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City

4h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl

$443Southwest

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24

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Frontier flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Frontier

Sep 2

MCI11:26 amKansas City

10h 07m

1 stop

PHL10:33 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 8

PHL8:37 pmPhiladelphia

24h 00m

1 stop

MCI7:37 pmKansas City

$181

Frontier

Sep 2

MCI11:26 amKansas City

10h 07m

1 stop

PHL10:33 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 5

PHL6:30 amPhiladelphia

10h 35m

1 stop

MCI4:05 pmKansas City

$190

Frontier

Oct 1

MCI8:32 pmKansas City

33h 44m

2 stops

PHL7:16 amPhiladelphia

Oct 13

PHL5:50 amPhiladelphia

14h 58m

1 stop

MCI7:48 pmKansas City

$209

Southwest flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Southwest

Sep 22

MCI8:25 amKansas City

4h 55m

1 stop

PHL2:20 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 30

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

6h 15m

1 stop

MCI11:15 amKansas City

$258

Southwest

Sep 22

MCI4:45 pmKansas City

4h 10m

1 stop

PHL9:55 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 30

PHL7:55 amPhiladelphia

9h 00m

2 stops

MCI3:55 pmKansas City

$264

Southwest

Sep 22

MCI2:00 pmKansas City

6h 55m

2 stops

PHL9:55 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 30

PHL1:45 pmPhiladelphia

9h 10m

2 stops

MCI9:55 pmKansas City

$269

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4:45 pm-9:55 pm

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MCI Kansas City - PHL Philadelphia

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MCI Kansas City - PHL Philadelphia

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Tue 9/22

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10:10 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$307

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MCI Kansas City - PHL Philadelphia

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Kansas City

Wed 9/16

5:44 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 31m

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Sat 9/19

6:15 am-9:51 am

1 stop4h 36m

$327

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MCI Kansas City - PHL Philadelphia

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Tue 9/22

5:45 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 27m

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5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$327

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Kansas City and Philadelphia?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $362 to $523.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $181.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Kansas City is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $391, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Philadelphia, with average flight prices from Kansas City averaging around $400.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

The cheapest day to depart from Kansas City to Philadelphia is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Philadelphia on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $638. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Kansas City because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $981.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Kansas City to Philadelphia in the morning for as low as $553. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Philadelphia is at noon when prices are around $1,155.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Philadelphia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from Kansas City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $445 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from Kansas City for as low as $355 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kansas City to Philadelphia flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on Kansas City to Philadelphia flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kansas City to Philadelphia flight.

How have Kansas City to Philadelphia flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Kansas City to Philadelphia flights are approximately 157% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Best Price Found	$272
Fastest flight time	2h 41m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Philadelphia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Philadelphia from Kansas City in the past 72 hours is $272. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $426.

The fastest flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia takes 2h 41m

Direct flights go from Kansas City to Philadelphia every day.

There is 1 airport in Philadelphia. From Kansas City there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia

How far is Kansas City to Philadelphia by plane?
A flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia will travel around 1034.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 41m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kansas City Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Kansas City to Philadelphia is Airbus A319 (53.20% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (13.79%), Boeing 737-800 (6.40%), and Airbus A320-100/200 (6.40%).
What is the most popular airline from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Kansas City to Philadelphia is American Airlines (74% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Southwest (14%), Frontier (8%), and Delta (4%).

Best airlines flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Frontier	PriceFrom $119	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,683 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $210	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,502 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $310	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,217 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $319	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,946 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

American Airlines Flights From Kansas City to Philadelphia
American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia, operating 17 flights/week on average for this route. A good American Airlines flight deal for Kansas City to Philadelphia starts from $319 round-trip, up to an average price of $454. Our users have rated American Airlines at 7.1/10.

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