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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Kansas City to Phoenix.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$167
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $279.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$153
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $176.
Outbound · Nov 1
8:43 pmMCIKansas City International Airport
9:04 amPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
13h 21m · 1 stop via Denver (DEN)
Cheapest Nonstop
$280
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$113 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 2
6:15 pmMCIKansas City International Airport
8:05 pmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
2h 50m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
6:20 amPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
9:45 amMCIKansas City International Airport
2h 25m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$290
A round-trip at or under $290 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $305 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$22 less than the average weekday, which is $327.
Best time to fly
Evenings
Evening departures average $303 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$37 less than the average departure, which is $340.
Low season
January
Fares average $274 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $273 in early November.
$29 below the yearly average of $303.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $251, versus $337 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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MCIKansas City International Airport
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PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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$257
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MCIKansas City International Airport
$280
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Kansas City - Phoenix packages
Round-trip flight from Kansas City
MKC to PHX
EZ8 Motel Airporter
Phoenix, 1820 S 7th St
6.13,275 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
9% Package Savings
$603/person
$1,330 $1,206 total
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Round-trip flight from Kansas City
MKC to PHX
Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
Phoenix, 2335 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
9.31,144 Reviews4-Star Hotel
12% Package Savings
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MKC to PHX
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Phoenix, 14245 S. 50th St.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix West Glendale
Phoenix (Az), 9050 W Mcdowell Rd
8.5520 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
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Phoenix, 2333 East Thomas Road
5.8450 Reviews2-Star Hotel
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Phoenix, 4021 North 27th Avenue
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$577/person
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MKC to PHX
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Phoenix, 14245 S. 50th St.
6.3509 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in PHX
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MKC to PHX
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Phoenix (Az), 9050 W Mcdowell Rd
8.5520 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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MKC to PHX
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Phoenix, 2333 East Thomas Road
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Phoenix, 4300 East Washington
8.11,316 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
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MKC to PHX
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Phoenix, 1820 S 7th St
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Rental car included
Pick-up in PHX
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Phoenix, 2335 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
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Rental car included
Pick-up in PHX
12% Package Savings
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in early November at about $273
Fares from Kansas City to Phoenix are lowest in early November, around $273, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $274. They peak in late December at about $344, $71 more than the low. The yearly average is $303.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $274 | $274 | $274 |
| February | $299 | $301 | $296 |
| March | $324 | $318 | $330 |
| April | $303 | $303 | $304 |
| May | $305 | $299 | $311 |
| June | $324 | $321 | $328 |
| July | $326 | $327 | $324 |
| August | $293 | $299 | $287 |
| September | $290 | $288 | $291 |
| October | $290 | $297 | $283 |
| November | $284 | $273 | $295 |
| December | $319 | $291 | $344 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $251
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Kansas City to Phoenix, around $251. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $337, $86 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $392.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $392 |
| 172 days | $391 |
| 164 days | $390 |
| 156 days | $386 |
| 148 days | $377 |
| 140 days | $367 |
| 132 days | $351 |
| 124 days | $331 |
| 116 days | $314 |
| 108 days | $300 |
| 100 days | $288 |
| 92 days | $274 |
| 84 days | $263 |
| 76 days | $262 |
| 68 days | $263 |
| 2mo | $258 |
| 52 days | $254 |
| 44 days | $252 |
| 42 days | $251 |
| 36 days | $251 |
| 28 days | $253 |
| 20 days | $261 |
| 12 days | $284 |
| 4 days | $320 |
| 0 days | $337 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix. At $305 it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 5% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $344 |
| Mon | $339 |
| Tue | $305 |
| Wed | $312 |
| Thu | $311 |
| Fri | $335 |
| Sat | $343 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix. At $303 it is 11% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 14% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $345 |
| Midday | $321 |
| Afternoon | $387 |
| Evening | $303 |
| Late Night | $346 |
What do round-trip flights from Kansas City to Phoenix cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $150 | 3% |
| $150 to $300 | 31% |
| $300 to $450 | 40% |
| $450 to $600 | 13% |
| $600 to $750 | 9% |
| $750 to $900 | 3% |
| $900 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Kansas City to Phoenix cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Kansas City to Phoenix.
What is the typical flight duration from Kansas City to Phoenix?
The typical flight from Kansas City to Phoenix is about 1,040 miles and takes 2 hours 50 minutes in the outbound direction. The return flight from Phoenix to Kansas City is shorter, at 2 hours 30 minutes, due to prevailing winds. Nonstop service on this route operates daily.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly non-stop from Kansas City to Phoenix, both with daily service. Southwest runs 28 weekly flights and American 14, for a combined 42 non-stop flights each week across all seven days. Southwest departs throughout the day from early morning to late evening, while American offers two daily departures.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Phoenix?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits just three miles east of downtown, and getting into the city is easy. The free PHX Sky Train connects terminals to the Valley Metro Rail at 44th Street, which takes you into downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa; from there, taxis and rideshares like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 with a 10–15 minute ride to the city center. A fixed $20 flat taxi rate applies between the airport and downtown within specific boundaries, while rental cars are picked up at the Rental Car Center via the Sky Train. Most travelers use rideshare or taxi for the quickest door-to-door trip, though the light rail is the most budget-friendly option.
References
- Taxis & Shuttles | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- The PHX Sky Train® | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- A Guide to Phoenix Airport (PHX) | Chase
- 44th Street/Washington station
- Find cheap flights to Phoenix (PHX) | American Airlines
- How to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Sky Harbor Rental Car Center | Uber
- How to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tempe, AZ | Uber
When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Fares from Kansas City to Phoenix are lowest in early November, around $273. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $274, followed by November ($284) and September ($290). July is the most expensive month at about $326, and fares peak in late December at about $344. The yearly average is $303. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Kansas City to Phoenix, around $251. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $337, $86 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $392. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Kansas City to Phoenix?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Kansas City to Phoenix, but connecting overnight itineraries do operate on Southwest, with the long leg typically departing between 10:10 PM and 10:55 PM and landing just after midnight (around 12:10–12:45 AM). These connections route through Chicago Midway, Nashville, or Baltimore, each with roughly an hour-to-three-hour layover.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are the airlines currently scheduled non-stop between Kansas City and Phoenix. Southwest flies up to 28 weekly flights with departures throughout the day, while American operates 14 weekly flights. Both carriers fly the route daily. Southwest is not an alliance member, while American is part of oneworld.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Kansas City to Phoenix?
American Airlines leads on-time arrival reliability from Kansas City to Phoenix at 84.8% within 15 minutes of schedule, with a cancellation rate of 0.7%. Southwest follows at 80.5% on-time with 0.6% cancellations, while American Eagle (operated by SkyWest) arrives on time 70.8% of the time with no cancellations.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in Phoenix?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Phoenix. It is about 3 miles east of downtown and convenient for all travellers.
How do I get to Kansas City International Airport from the city center?
From downtown Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), public transportation is available on RideKC's 229 bus route, which runs weekdays and takes about an hour. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, are the most popular and fastest options, typically reaching the airport in 20–25 minutes. Driving is also common, with parking available in economy, surface, garage, and valet lots; economy parking is the most budget-friendly. Hotel shuttles and pre-booked van services like SuperShuttle offer additional choices, though they tend to be slower and less flexible than ride‑share.
References
- Kansas City Airport: A Guide | Chase
- MCI Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttle
- Traveling to Kansas City and Getting Around | Visit KC
- Kansas City Travel & Transportation Information | Visit KC
- Find cheap flights to Kansas City (MCI) | American Airlines
- Traveler Services | Kansas City International Airport
- Parking | Kansas City International Airport
- Car Rental Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | Avis
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Phoenix airport?
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel, but several nearby hotels offer free 24-hour airport shuttles, including SureStay by Best Western Phoenix Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North, Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport, Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport, and Hilton Phoenix Airport. These hotels range from roughly 1.2 to 1.9 miles from the airport, and shuttle pickups occur outside the baggage claim area. For those preferring to stay in the terminal, there are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet zones, or rest zones, though some travelers do sleep on benches and couches in the terminals.
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers free Wi-Fi in all terminals, charging stations with outlets and USB ports throughout the airport, and information counters in Terminal 3, Terminal 4, and the Rental Car Center. Nursing stations are located pre- and post-security in all terminals. The airport features one of the largest airport museum programs in the country, with art installations like Fluoresce in Terminal 4, Fly Over the West in Terminal 3, and The Phoenix at the Rental Car Center. Travelers can also use ATMs and mailboxes outside each terminal, with retail services offering phone accessories, baby items, and greeting cards. Smoking is strictly prohibited in any of the terminals.
References
- Food & Drinks | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Services | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) +1-855-470-2464
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) (KPHX) passenger reviews | Flightradar24
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- List of Lounges at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport [PHX]
- Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ (PHX)
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Kansas City and Phoenix airports?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers complimentary Aira visual-interpreting service for travelers who are blind or have low vision, plus wheelchair-accessible elevators, restrooms, adult changing rooms, a Sensory Room, and a Variety KC Family Play Zone; wheelchair reservations for curbside assistance are arranged by calling your airline. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) provides free Aira visual assistance, ReBokeh low-vision app support, wheelchair service via blue phones on Sky Train platforms, accessible restrooms, a Sensory Room, Compassion Cacti lanyards, and dedicated Passenger Support Specialist TSOs at screening checkpoints. Both airports make wheelchair assistance available; at Phoenix, you can request it through your airline or use the terminal blue phones, while at Kansas City you arrange curbside wheelchair help through your airline.
References
- Kansas City International Airport Launches New Service to Support Travelers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision | Kansas City International Airport
- Accessibility & Inclusion | Kansas City International Airport
- FAQs | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Accessibility and Assistance | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor amenities to help flyers of all abilities
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Southwest Airlines, which operates the most flights on this route, flies Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. American Airlines uses Boeing 737-800 aircraft on its flights from Kansas City to Phoenix.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Kansas City to Phoenix?
Nonstop service from Kansas City to Phoenix is currently scheduled on Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. American belongs to the oneworld alliance, while Southwest is an independent carrier that belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Kansas City?
Kansas City International Airport has two main lounge options: the Escape Lounge in Concourse A, open to all travelers for a fee or free for eligible American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders, with amenities like a buffet, full bar, Wi-Fi, and printing services; and the Delta Sky Club in Concourse B, accessible to eligible Delta and SkyTeam flyers, featuring premium food, a full bar, and views of the control tower. There is also a USO lounge for military personnel and veterans.
References
- Kansas City MCI Airport Lounges: A Complete Guide
- Kansas City Delta Sky Club: The Only Airline Lounge at MCI - NerdWallet
- Kansas City Intl Airport (MCI) Lounge | Escape Lounges
- Kansas City MCI Airport Lounges: What to Know - NerdWallet
- Delta Sky Club at Kansas City International Airport | Amex SG
- Kansas City International Airport [MCI]: Terminal Guide [2025]
- American Express Lounges at Kansas City International Airport | Amex US
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets generally allowing them while basic economy often does not.