Flights from New Orleans to Kansas City
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dallas
- 6h 10m
- two tickets, via Dallas
- $119
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 682 mi (1,097 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
6h 10m
with the connection
New Orleans to Dallas
flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Kansas City: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Kansas City
flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $119
Via Austin
6h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $497
Via Atlanta
6h 44m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $464
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
From New Orleans to cities closest to Kansas City
New Orleans to Chicago
Chicago: 413 mi (664 km) from Kansas City, flight 2h 40m
from $127
New Orleans to Dallas
Dallas: 454 mi (731 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 35m
from $33
New Orleans to Austin
Austin: 636 mi (1,024 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 35m
from $150
New Orleans to Houston
Houston: 647 mi (1,041 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 20m
from $85
New Orleans to Atlanta
Atlanta: 676 mi (1,088 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 29m
from $54
New Orleans to Buffalo
Buffalo: 858 mi (1,381 km) from Kansas City, flight 4h 5m
To Kansas City from cities closest to New Orleans
Atlanta to Kansas City
Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 15m
from $137
Dallas to Kansas City
Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 35m
from $86
Austin to Kansas City
Austin: 459 mi (739 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 55m
from $198
Punta Gorda to Kansas City
Punta Gorda: 534 mi (859 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 6m
Miami to Kansas City
Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 26m
from $375
Indianapolis to Kansas City
Indianapolis: 713 mi (1,148 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 35m
from $275
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Kansas City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Kansas City?
Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 6h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $119. 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 New Orleans and Kansas City?
Dallas (6h 10m total), Austin (6h 30m total) and Atlanta (6h 44m total).
How far is Kansas City from New Orleans?
682 mi (1,097 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.