Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Kansas City one hour ahead of Denver.
Each week, there are 64 Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 05:20 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:40 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you catch your DEN to MCI flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, so jetting to Kansas City (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is United.
Frontier Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DEN to MCI flights, with 92.31% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DEN and MCI include:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
St Louis Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
R 784 is currently the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,351. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DEN to MCI if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DEN to MCI.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
80% of flights leaving Denver International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of DEN.
Central Denver to Denver International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, take a look at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short ride from DEN.
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and explore beyond Kansas City's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport to the centre of Kansas City has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kansas City. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Kansas City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEN to MCI in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, a visit to Oklahoma City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Omaha, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are key highlights.
