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How to get from Kansas City to Philadelphia

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Indianapolis: about 6h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Boston. Two tickets from $180.

Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Best fares from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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Cheapest one-way $244 26 December 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $244 26 December 2026, AA Cheapest weekend departure $244 Sat, 26 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $244

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Indianapolis
6h 18m
two tickets, via Chicago
$180
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,035 mi (1,665 km)
fastest
Via Indianapolis
6h 18m
with the connection
Kansas City to Indianapolis flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight 1h 53m
Via Washington
6h 40m
with the connection
Kansas City to Washington flight 2h 29m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Philadelphia flight 1h 11m
two ticketsfrom $210
Via Chicago
6h 50m
with the connection
Kansas City to Chicago flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Philadelphia flight 2h 5m
two ticketsfrom $180
Via Atlanta
7h 5m
with the connection
Kansas City to Atlanta flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Philadelphia flight 2h 6m
Via Boston
7h 38m
with the connection
Kansas City to Boston flight 2h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Philadelphia flight 1h 39m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Indianapolis.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
Via Indianapolis: 1h 25m to the connection, 1h 53m after it, about 6h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $180. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Kansas City and Philadelphia?
Indianapolis (6h 18m total), Washington (6h 40m total), Chicago (6h 50m total), Atlanta (7h 5m total) and Boston (7h 38m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Kansas City?
1,035 mi (1,665 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.