Kansas City, MO MKC to Salt Lake City, UT SLC Flights

Thu, May 07
+ Add return
Ryanair
Malta Air
easyJet
Vueling
Iberia
2,000+ travel companies
Ryanair
Malta Air
easyJet
Vueling
Iberia
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Journey information

Overview: Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT flight

USAUSA
USAUSA
Icon of flight

Flights from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 10h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $306 (€244) but you can travel from only $131 (€105) by bus.

The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 922 miles (1485 km) distance in 4h 28m. February is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $131 (€105)
Distance
922 miles (1485 km)
Average flight duration
10h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$306 (€244)
Flights per day
49
Fastest flight
4h 28m
First flight
12:15 AM
Last flight
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $131 (€105)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT

Showing times and prices for May 07

Cheapest price

$562

Average price

$842

Fastest journey

4 h 28 m

Average duration

4 h 54 m

Flights per day

57

Distance

1485 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $842 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $562.

Fast flights

It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT without transferring at least once.

  • American AirlinesAA1261 · AA558
    6:30 AM13h45
    Kansas City International Airport
    7:15 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    $5621One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1098 · AA558
    5:30 AM14h45
    Kansas City International Airport
    7:15 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    $5621One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA3126 · AA2378
    9:39 AM15h48
    Kansas City International Airport
    12:27 AMSalt Lake City International Airport
    $5621One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2286 · AA2993
    11:05 AM12h00
    Kansas City International Airport
    10:05 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    $5621One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA3126 · AA558
    9:39 AM10h36
    Kansas City International Airport
    7:15 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    $5621One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, and a train costs an average of $202.

Distance: 922 miles (1485 km)

Compare flight with

Flight
Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$601

Average price

$620

Average price

$242

Average price

Cheapest

$223

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

10h 35m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

36h 24m

Average total duration

35h 54m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

22h 40m

Average total duration

22h 10m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

15h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is a bus with an average price of $242 (€193).

This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT:

A bus is $359 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $601 (€479).

A bus is $379 (€302) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $620 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 35m.

Other travel options to Salt Lake City, UT take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 10m.

Train takes on average 35h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kansas City, MO and Salt Lake City, UT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users.

Live departures

Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT flight times

The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT flights for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
american_airlinesAA1098 · AA5585:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
14h45
7:15 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1098 · AA28605:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h04
10:34 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1098 · AA14565:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
10h39
3:09 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2862+envoy_airAA42065:35 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h02
12:37 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA355 · UA4976:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
4h38
9:38 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA740 · UA22426:10 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h55
12:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA740 · UA62116:10 AM Kansas City International Airport
9h46
2:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2195 · UA19726:17 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h19
11:36 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2195 · UA58446:17 AM Kansas City International Airport
10h17
3:34 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2195 · UA250 · UA19636:17 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h04
1:21 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1261 · AA5586:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
13h45
7:15 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1261 · AA14566:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
9h39
3:09 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
skywest_airlinesAA4914 · AA62827:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
5h30
11:30 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2051 · UA48057:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
13h33
7:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2051 · UA55907:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
15h36
9:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2051 · UA57537:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
17h59
11:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2051 · UA48027:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
9h28
3:28 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2862+envoy_airAA35667:05 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h32
12:37 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1491 · UA1803 · UA18408:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h36
3:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA1491 · UA58448:00 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h34
3:34 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6195 · UA21578:10 AM Kansas City International Airport
15h09
10:19 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6195 · UA62118:10 AM Kansas City International Airport
7h46
2:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2058 · UA19638:49 AM Kansas City International Airport
5h32
1:21 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3126 · AA23789:39 AM Kansas City International Airport
15h48
12:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3126 · AA5589:39 AM Kansas City International Airport
10h36
7:15 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3126 · AA14569:39 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h30
3:09 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3126 · AA1341+skywest_airlinesAA63899:39 AM Kansas City International Airport
7h59
4:38 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA3126 · AA29939:39 AM Kansas City International Airport
13h26
10:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5229 · UA58449:45 AM Kansas City International Airport
6h49
3:34 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5229 · UA1113 · UA47739:45 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h33
5:18 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2286 · AA299311:05 AM Kansas City International Airport
12h00
10:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2286 · AA3227+skywest_airlinesAA638811:05 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h21
6:26 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2286 · AA237811:05 AM Kansas City International Airport
14h22
12:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2286 · AA55811:05 AM Kansas City International Airport
9h10
7:15 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1579 · UA184011:29 AM Kansas City International Airport
5h07
3:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2437 · UA2347 · UA576211:30 AM Kansas City International Airport
8h41
7:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3655 · UA57012:08 PM Kansas City International Airport
26h16
1:24 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6115 · UA241012:50 PM Kansas City International Airport
9h07
8:57 PM Salt Lake City International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5860 · UA2207 · UA22271:05 PM Kansas City International Airport
9h03
9:08 PM Salt Lake City International Airport2 transfers

This is the last flight of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT by train, bus, or flight

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13

FAQs: Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT can start from as little as $306 (€244) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is $601 (€479) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is 4h 28m to travel the 922 miles (1485 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT leaves at 11:58 PM.
Flights from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT generally leave from Kansas City International Airport and arrive in Salt Lake City International Airport.Kansas City International Airport is 7 miles (12 km) away from Kansas City, MO city centre and Salt Lake City International Airport is 4 miles (8 km) from Salt Lake City, UT city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kansas City, MO and Salt Lake City, UT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Since neither Kansas City, MO nor Salt Lake City, UT are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Kansas City, MO and Salt Lake City, UT all year round.
The best events to attend in Salt Lake City, UT include:
  • Sundance Film Festival, a prestigious film festival showcasing independent films and attracting filmmakers and celebrities from around the world
  • Utah Arts Festival, a vibrant celebration of visual arts, music, and food held in downtown Salt Lake City
  • Pioneer Day, a state holiday commemorating the arrival of Mormon pioneers in Utah with parades, fireworks, and community events.
The best holidays to experience in Salt Lake City, UT include:
  • Pioneer Day, vibrant celebrations of Utah's pioneer heritage with parades and fireworks
  • Memorial Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities and honoring veterans
  • Labor Day, a great time for enjoying the last days of summer with various local events.
The best season to visit Salt Lake City, UT is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Salt Lake City, UT is during April-May or September-October.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Salt Lake City, UT, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transportation. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi services and ticket scalping near popular events. It's advisable to use licensed transportation and remain vigilant of personal belongings in busy spots.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT

Kansas City
Salt Lake City
The major airport for departures in Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kansas City International Airport for your trip from Kansas City to Salt Lake City.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-29, Exit 13
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops are available, including newsstands and specialty stores like KC Marketplace.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 2€ per hour.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurants are available, including BBQ and American cuisine; top options include Pork & Pickle and The BBQ Spot
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels within walking distance, Marriott Kansas City Airport is nearby.
Shower
Shower
  • No showers available.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, such as the USO Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found located in terminal C.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services are available on-site with companies like Hertz and Enterprise
Public transit options for Kansas City International Airport
  • Bus 229, KCI Airport terminal C, 15 miles

More options for your journey from Kansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular flights to and from Salt Lake City, UT and Kansas City, MO

HomeFlightsFlights in USAFlight Schedules to Salt Lake City, UTKansas City, MO to Salt Lake City, UT Flights

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone