Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Kansas City.
You can choose from 22 weekly Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:59.
Leave plenty of time to make your MCI to PHL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MCI to PHL flights, with 73.12% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MCI and PHL:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 1,212 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,423. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCI to PHL.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
81.34% of flights departing from Kansas City International Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MCI.
Kansas City International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MCI:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you have a late Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Philadelphia. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to visit Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCI to PHL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
