Flying from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your adventure from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Kansas City is one hour behind Toronto. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to MCI. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to MCI flight:
62.09% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Kansas City International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MCI and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Kansas City International Airport rental car and explore Kansas City and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Toronto to Kansas City International Airport flight.
The street address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
Central Kansas City is roughly 26 kilometres from Kansas City International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport is R 2,917. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,149. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to MCI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport (MCI). July is the busiest month to travel to Kansas City. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Lock in a Toronto to MCI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kansas City to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kansas City
Start your Kansas City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Kansas City International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Kansas City visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Jazz 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, a visit to Omaha will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, Wichita is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of World Treasures, Steampunk Village and The Wichita Gardens.
