- Must visit
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Major art museum known for its broad collection spanning Asian art, European painting, contemporary works, and the iconic Shuttlecocks on the lawn.
Flights from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $106 (€86) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 21:24. The fastest flight covers the 556 miles (896 km) distance in 1h 42m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 556 miles (896 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€86) |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 42m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 9:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$349
Average price
$629
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
896 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO will cost around $629 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $349.
Of the 58 flights that leave Denver, CO for Kansas City, MO onWed, Jun 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 896 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA5247Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $175.
Distance: 556 miles (896 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$335 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 40m Average total duration 20h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $237 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $335 (€271).
A bus is $381 (€309) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $479 (€388).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 22m.
Train takes on average 20h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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AA2612 · AA2047 | 5:00 AM Denver International Airport | 12h56 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2612+ AA5596 | 5:00 AM Denver International Airport | 11h33 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2612+ AA3661 | 5:00 AM Denver International Airport | 5h49 | 11:49 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1093 · UA5426 | 6:04 AM Denver International Airport | 8h41 | 3:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1279 · UA3528 | 6:13 AM Denver International Airport | 7h32 | 2:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2078+ AA5596 | 6:22 AM Denver International Airport | 10h11 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2078+ AA5567 | 6:22 AM Denver International Airport | 6h45 | 2:07 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2078 · AA2047 | 6:22 AM Denver International Airport | 11h34 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1090 · AA2047 | 7:13 AM Denver International Airport | 10h43 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1090+ AA5596 | 7:13 AM Denver International Airport | 9h20 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1090+ AA5567 | 7:13 AM Denver International Airport | 5h54 | 2:07 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2160 · UA539 · UA3987 | 7:32 AM Denver International Airport | 8h15 | 4:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2160 · UA1401 · UA2207 | 7:32 AM Denver International Airport | 9h04 | 5:36 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA773 · UA576 · UA2370 | 7:40 AM Denver International Airport | 7h20 | 4:00 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA773 · UA371 · UA2207 | 7:40 AM Denver International Airport | 8h56 | 5:36 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2640 · UA3436 | 7:40 AM Denver International Airport | 8h24 | 5:04 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5247 | 8:00 AM Denver International Airport | 1h50 | 10:50 AM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1638 · UA5426 | 8:00 AM Denver International Airport | 6h45 | 3:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1481 · UA1748 · UA1338 | 8:00 AM Denver International Airport | 12h47 | 9:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1523 · AA2267 | 8:59 AM Denver International Airport | 12h00 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1523 · AA2047 | 8:59 AM Denver International Airport | 8h57 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1523+ AA5596 | 8:59 AM Denver International Airport | 7h34 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA652 · UA1382 · UA2207 | 9:35 AM Denver International Airport | 7h01 | 5:36 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1350 · UA1228 · UA1338 | 9:40 AM Denver International Airport | 11h07 | 9:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2159 | 9:55 AM Denver International Airport | 1h48 | 12:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1836 · UA5640 · UA1338 | 9:57 AM Denver International Airport | 10h50 | 9:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA405 · UA469 · UA1515 | 10:02 AM Denver International Airport | 11h13 | 10:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2841 · UA3987 | 10:07 AM Denver International Airport | 5h40 | 4:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F93366+ AA2047 | 10:09 AM Denver International Airport | 7h47 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F93366+ AA1036 | 10:09 AM Denver International Airport | 13h16 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F93366+ AA2267 | 10:09 AM Denver International Airport | 10h50 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2087 · UA2057 | 10:20 AM Denver International Airport | 7h43 | 7:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1756 · AA2047 | 10:38 AM Denver International Airport | 7h18 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1756 · AA1036 | 10:38 AM Denver International Airport | 12h47 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1756 · AA2267 | 10:38 AM Denver International Airport | 10h21 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2154 · UA1453 · UA1515 | 11:15 AM Denver International Airport | 10h00 | 10:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2865 · UA2207 | 11:15 AM Denver International Airport | 5h21 | 5:36 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1599 · UA2135 · UA1273 | 11:34 AM Denver International Airport | 10h39 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
F92550+ AA2047 | 12:18 PM Denver International Airport | 5h38 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F92550+ AA2267 | 12:18 PM Denver International Airport | 8h41 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F92550+ AA1036 | 12:18 PM Denver International Airport | 11h07 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2359 · AA2267 | 12:39 PM Denver International Airport | 8h20 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2359 · AA1036 | 12:39 PM Denver International Airport | 10h46 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1639 · UA4411 · UA1273 | 1:25 PM Denver International Airport | 8h48 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1812 · UA1515 | 1:25 PM Denver International Airport | 7h50 | 10:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1829 · UA1027 | 1:30 PM Denver International Airport | 8h01 | 10:31 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1311 · UA4178 · UA1273 | 1:30 PM Denver International Airport | 8h43 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA586 | 1:40 PM Denver International Airport | 1h42 | 4:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1505 · UA1399 | 1:41 PM Denver International Airport | 9h18 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA578 · UA1564 · UA1273 | 1:45 PM Denver International Airport | 8h28 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA420 · AA2267 | 3:11 PM Denver International Airport | 5h48 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA420 · AA1036 | 3:11 PM Denver International Airport | 8h14 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA489 · UA1027 | 3:35 PM Denver International Airport | 5h56 | 10:31 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA675 · UA1273 | 4:29 PM Denver International Airport | 5h44 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1131 · UA1273 | 4:45 PM Denver International Airport | 5h28 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F92148+ AA1036 | 5:25 PM Denver International Airport | 6h00 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2793 | 5:55 PM Denver International Airport | 1h48 | 8:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1596 | 8:40 PM Denver International Airport | 1h45 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum known for its broad collection spanning Asian art, European painting, contemporary works, and the iconic Shuttlecocks on the lawn.
The United States’ official World War I museum, presenting powerful exhibitions, artifacts, and a memorial complex with sweeping city views.
Highly regarded museum celebrating the history, athletes, and cultural impact of Negro Leagues baseball in the United States.
Signature shopping and walking district known for Spanish-inspired architecture, fountains, lights, and one of the city’s most polished urban experiences.
Creative neighborhood filled with galleries, murals, studios, and warehouses, especially popular for art walks and photography.
Historic riverfront district with walkable streets, older commercial buildings, and a lively local atmosphere near downtown.
Slow-smoked pork ribs coated with a thick, sweet, tomato-molasses sauce. They are one of the signature foods most associated with Kansas City barbecue.
Smoky, caramelized cubes cut from the point end of a beef brisket, prized for their bark and rich flavor. Burnt ends are a classic Kansas City barbecue specialty.
Beef brisket seasoned with a spice rub and smoked low and slow until tender. It is a staple of Kansas City barbecue culture and often served with sauce on the side.
Iconic casual barbecue spot famous for ribs, burnt ends, and the Z-Man sandwich, with a lively no-frills atmosphere.
Modern, chef-driven barbecue restaurant serving polished versions of Kansas City staples in a more upscale, comfortable setting.
Established local favorite with a broader menu, excellent smoked meats, and a refined barbecue experience suited to groups and dinners.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and events.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafés if you like.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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