What to know about flights from Kansas City to Phoenix?

The distance between Kansas City and Phoenix is approximately 1,683.58 km. It takes around 3 hours 3 minutes on average to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$55
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines MKC-PHX 5h 5m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest round-trip
$94
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines MKC-PHX 4h 59m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,683.58 km
Flight distance
3h 3m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kansas City to Phoenix over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $55 and round-trip from $94. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 54.8% on-time departure rate and a 81.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kansas City to Phoenix flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Kansas City to Phoenix, including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kansas City to Phoenix according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Phoenix (MKC-PHX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MCI to PHX on Wed, Oct 28), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $94 departing on Thu, Oct 29 and returning on Mon, Nov 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Phoenix with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 3 minutes to fly from Kansas City (MKC) to Phoenix (PHX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Phoenix is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 45 flight per week flying from Kansas City to Phoenix. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2645 (08:28)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kansas City to Phoenix, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 28, with one-way flights priced at just $55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Phoenix travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix on October 29, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $94.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Falcon Field Airport (MSC), and Scottsdale Airport (SCF). Flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (MCI-PHX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Phoenix and Kansas City is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kansas City to Phoenix is $228. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kansas City to Phoenix is $477. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Kansas City and Phoenix, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kansas City to Phoenix. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.