Travelling from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) jetting off from either of these.
Hop on a direct flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 34 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the most popular route. There are 50 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 20:55. Go for the first PHX to MCI departure with Southwest Airlines at 05:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to MCI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
You can travel on a direct flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport with American Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from PHX.
PHX is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MCI:
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
For a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport, R 1,685 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 3,752. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Phoenix to MCI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Kansas City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Phoenix to MCI, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kansas City
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Kansas City International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kansas City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City and The Irish Centre at Union Station are attractions you won't want to skip in Kansas City.
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