How to get from Kansas City to Tampa

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Pensacola: about 6h 23m including the connection. Other options: via Atlanta, Dallas, Miami and Austin. Two tickets from $141.

Flights from Kansas City to Tampa

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Pensacola
6h 23m
two tickets, via Miami
$141
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,038 mi (1,670 km)
fastest
Via Pensacola
6h 23m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Pensacola to Tampa flight 2h 23m
Via Atlanta
6h 29m
with the connection
Kansas City to Atlanta flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Tampa flight 1h 30m
Via Dallas
7h 9m
with the connection
Kansas City to Dallas flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Tampa: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Tampa flight 2h 29m
two ticketsfrom $185
Via Miami
7h 10m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Tampa: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Tampa flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $141
Via Austin
7h 20m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Austin to Tampa flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $418

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 Tampa?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Pensacola.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Tampa?
Via Pensacola: 1h to the connection, 2h 23m after it, about 6h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to Tampa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $141. 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 Tampa?
Pensacola (6h 23m total), Atlanta (6h 29m total), Dallas (7h 9m total), Miami (7h 10m total) and Austin (7h 20m total).
How far is Tampa from Kansas City?
1,038 mi (1,670 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.