Cheapest airlines flights from Denver to Kansas City

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Denver to Kansas City including United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, , with Frontier Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Denver to Kansas City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Denver to Kansas City in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$35, and round-trip direct flights start at US$107.

Displayed flight fares from Denver to Kansas City are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Denver to Kansas City Flight Details

The distance between Denver and Kansas City is about 868.79 km. The average flying time from Denver to Kansas City is around 1 hour 44 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$35
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$107
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance868.79 km
Average flight time1 hour 44 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Denver–Kansas City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Kansas City (DEN-MKC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$35 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEN to MCI on Sun, Jan 18), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$107 departing on Sun, Jan 18 and returning on Wed, Jan 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Denver to Kansas City with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 44 minutes to fly from Denver to Kansas City.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Denver to Kansas City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 27 flight per week flying from Denver to Kansas City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA586 (14:03)
  • To find best deals on flights from Denver to Kansas City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jan 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$35.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kansas City travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Denver to Kansas City is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver to Kansas City on January 30, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$56.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kansas City, with Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport (DEN-MCI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC).
  • The time difference between Kansas City and Denver is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.