What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kansas City?

American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Kansas City at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Kansas City. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

How far is Kansas City from Kansas City city centre?

Kansas City is 24.6 km from Kansas City city centre.

How do I know if a flight to Kansas City is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Kansas City is around $2,327 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What is the cheapest flight to Kansas City?

Auckland to Kansas City is the cheapest route at $1,750 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kansas City?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Kansas City at $2,537 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $5,994.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kansas City?

Morning flights to Kansas City are the cheapest at $2,549 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,710.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kansas City?

United Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Kansas City among KAYAK users, followed by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

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15:50 - 17:07AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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31h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,750United Airlines

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15:50 - 10:06AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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28h 42m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne

$1,751United Airlines

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31h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,753United Airlines

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15:50 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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15:50 - 21:51AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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$2,283United Airlines

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15:50 - 23:52AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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13:09 - 09:10MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,286United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

15:50 - 23:52AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

27h 02m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

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25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,290United Airlines

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52h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

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29h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

19:05 - 00:45MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

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15:50 - 23:07AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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17:20 - 05:00MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

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15:50 - 10:06AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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28h 42m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne

$1,751United Airlines

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15:50 - 17:07AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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31h 10m1 stop San Francisco

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31h 42m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

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15:50 - 21:51AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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11:27 - 09:10MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,283United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

15:50 - 23:52AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

27h 02m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

13:09 - 09:10MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,286United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

15:50 - 23:52AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

27h 02m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

13:09 - 09:10MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

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15:50 - 18:08AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

21h 18m1 stop San Francisco

05:45 - 05:00MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

52h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$2,893United Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

06:00 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

29h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

19:05 - 00:45MCI Kansas City-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

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15:50 - 23:07AKL Auckland Intl-MCI Kansas City

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What is the cheapest flight to Kansas City?: Auckland to Kansas City is the cheapest route at $1,750 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Kansas City?: Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Kansas City at $2,537 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $5,994.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kansas City? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Morning flights to Kansas City are the cheapest at $2,549 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,710.

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How do I know if a flight to Kansas City is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Kansas City is around $2,327 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How far is Kansas City from Kansas City city centre?
Kansas City is 24.6 km from Kansas City city centre.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kansas City?
American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Kansas City at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Kansas City. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Kansas City, a good return fare is around $2,327. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kansas City in August. Return fares historically average $2,134, making August the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to morning to save up to $161 on a return flight. Morning flights to Kansas City average $2,549 compared to $2,710 for midday flights.

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