Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Durham.
You can choose from seven weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to MCI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Delta has direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers RDU to MCI flights, with 78.69% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and MCI include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Right now, R 1,294 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,603. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to MCI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MCI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and see more of Kansas City and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kansas City International Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kansas City in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Kansas City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MCI in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Oklahoma City is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kansas City. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, Omaha is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
