- Must visit
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Major art museum known for encyclopedic collections, sculpture grounds, and the iconic Shuttlecocks. One of the city’s top cultural attractions.
Flights from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $103 (€85) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:31. The fastest flight covers the 1093 miles (1760 km) distance in 3h 25m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1093 miles (1760 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€85) |
Flights per day 59 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 25m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$790
Average price
$2374
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Flights per day
66
Distance
1760 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Kansas City, MO will cost around $2374 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $790.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO without transferring at least once.
AS59 · AS1410 · AS1525
AS462 · AS3132 · AS1525
AS462 · AS2377 · AS1525
AS462 · AS2432 · AS1525
AS462 · AS1457 · AS1525
UA1310 · UA561
UA2488 · UA5218
UA602 · UA1851
UA2290 · UA561
UA2822 · UA5218Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $174.
Distance: 1093 miles (1760 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$375 Average price | $499 Average price | $247 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 29m Average total duration 28h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 51m Average total duration 27h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO costing on average $375 (€308).
A bus is $252 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO costing on average $499 (€410).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 21m.
Train takes on average 28h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Kansas City, MO flights for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AS230 · AS497 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h31 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS230 · AS564 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h29 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS230 · AS418 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 28h51 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2455 · UA586 | 10:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h22 | 4:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA716 · UA586 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h22 | 4:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1691 · UA3528 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h40 | 2:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA561 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h05 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2617 · UA3987 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h32 | 4:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 · UA3528 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h16 | 2:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA556 · UA3987 | 10:53 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h54 | 4:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 · UA1634 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h40 | 4:00 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1875 · UA1634 | 11:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h35 | 4:00 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2200 · UA5385 | 12:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h58 | 6:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS418 | 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 25h21 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS564 | 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h59 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS497 | 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 31h01 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2120 · UA2793 | 2:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h03 | 8:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3436 | 2:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h15 | 5:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3688 · UA2057 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h12 | 7:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2057 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h55 | 7:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2815 · UA1027 | 3:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h51 | 10:31 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS418 | 4:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h52 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS497 | 4:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 27h32 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS356 · AS497 | 4:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 27h30 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS356 · AS418 | 4:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 21h50 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2834 · UA1596 | 4:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h26 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS290 · AS1525 | 5:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h48 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS19 · AS1525 | 5:08 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 24h45 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1197 · UA1596 | 5:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h13 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS564 | 5:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 31h23 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS2377 · AS1525 | 5:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h17 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS462 · AS1457 · AS1525 | 5:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h17 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS462 · AS418 | 5:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 20h45 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS497 | 5:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 26h25 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA254 · UA4723 | 6:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h02 | 11:17 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS287 · AS668 · AS1525 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 22h24 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS17 · AS497 | 8:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 23h38 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS17 · AS2432 · AS1525 | 8:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h30 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS17 · AS564 | 8:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 28h36 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS17 · AS418 | 8:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h58 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1399 | 9:43 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h16 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
UA2434 · UA5426 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h45 | 3:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA1775 · UA561 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h15 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3656 · UA1865 · UA5385 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 13h22 | 6:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3656 · UA1252 · UA561 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h15 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA670 · UA2159 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h56 | 12:26 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4437 · UA2201 · UA561 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h50 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4437 · UA2774 · UA561 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h50 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1630 · AS3078 · AS564 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h29 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1630 · AS1525 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h23 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1630 · AS2205 · AS564 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h29 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1630 · AS3431 · AS564 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h29 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1630 · AS3408 · AS564 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h29 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1630 · AS3431 · AS497 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h31 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS21 · AS497 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h01 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS564 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h59 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2800 · UA561 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h05 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2822 · UA5218 | 7:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h01 | 12:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS497 | 7:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 12h36 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS564 | 7:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 17h34 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2488 · UA5218 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h23 | 12:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA1150 · UA5385 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 11h22 | 6:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4446 · UA2201 · UA561 | 8:09 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h11 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3529 · UA705 · UA561 | 8:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h55 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1833 · UA609 · UA561 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h50 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1057 · UA561 | 9:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h10 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1057 · UA1150 · UA5385 | 9:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 10h17 | 6:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2290 · UA561 | 9:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum known for encyclopedic collections, sculpture grounds, and the iconic Shuttlecocks. One of the city’s top cultural attractions.
The United States’ official museum dedicated to World War I, featuring immersive exhibitions and extensive artifacts in a nationally significant setting.
Celebrates the history and legacy of Negro Leagues baseball through engaging exhibits focused on sport, civil rights, and American culture.
Creative district known for galleries, murals, converted warehouses, and a lively street scene that is especially popular with locals and visitors.
Historic neighborhood central to Kansas City’s jazz and Black cultural heritage, anchored by major museums and music history.
Walkable area known for ornate architecture, fountains, and seasonal lights, making it one of the city’s most visited districts.
Slow-smoked pork ribs finished with thick, sweet-tangy tomato-and-molasses sauce. They are a signature of Kansas City barbecue culture.
Smoky, caramelized cubes from the point of brisket, prized for their bark and rich flavor. They are one of Kansas City's most iconic barbecue specialties.
Tender smoked pork piled on a bun, often topped with barbecue sauce and pickles. It is a staple order at classic Kansas City barbecue joints.
Legendary casual barbecue spot famous for Z-Man sandwiches, ribs, and brisket in a lively, no-frills setting.
Popular modern barbecue restaurant known for competition-style smoked meats, burnt ends, and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Established local chain offering hickory-smoked barbecue, steakhouse touches, and a more upscale sit-down experience.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than larger coastal cities, though car costs and upscale dining can add up.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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.

Most New York, NY to Kansas City, MO flights use the Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Kansas City, MO airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
LaGuardia Airport is 13 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
LaGuardia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near main entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at LaGuardia Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport..
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and check-inas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Kansas City International Airport is 12 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including BBQ and American cuisine; top options include Pork & Pickle and The BBQ Spot
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kansas City International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kansas City International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, Marriott Kansas City Airport is nearby..
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