How to get from Palm Springs to Kansas City: connecting flights, about 6h 50m total

Flights from Palm Springs to Kansas City

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Best fares from Palm Springs to Kansas City

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Cheapest one-way $285 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $285 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $285 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $285

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Phoenix: 6h 50m
two tickets, via Dallas: $270
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 1,270 mi (2,044 km)

fastest

Via Phoenix

6h 50m

with the connection

Palm Springs to Phoenix flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to Kansas City flight 2h 30m

Via Los Angeles

7h 21m

with the connection

Palm Springs to Los Angeles flight 1h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Kansas City: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Kansas City flight 3h 10m

two ticketsfrom $736

Via Dallas

7h 37m

with the connection

Palm Springs to Dallas flight 3h 2m

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 $270

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 Palm Springs to cities closest to Kansas City

Palm Springs to Minneapolis Minneapolis: 412 mi (663 km) from Kansas City, flight 3h 21m Palm Springs to Dallas Dallas: 454 mi (731 km) from Kansas City, flight 3h 2m from $184 Palm Springs to Washington Washington: 941 mi (1,514 km) from Kansas City, flight 4h 35m Palm Springs to Phoenix Phoenix: 1,048 mi (1,686 km) from Kansas City, flight 1h 20m Palm Springs to New York New York: 1,094 mi (1,760 km) from Kansas City, flight 5h 10m Palm Springs to Miami Miami: 1,243 mi (2,000 km) from Kansas City, flight 7h 32m

To Kansas City from cities closest to Palm Springs

San Diego to Kansas City San Diego: 85 mi (136 km) from Palm Springs, flight 3h 10m Los Angeles to Kansas City Los Angeles: 99 mi (159 km) from Palm Springs, flight 3h 10m from $169 Las Vegas to Kansas City Las Vegas: 180 mi (290 km) from Palm Springs, flight 2h 45m from $147 Phoenix to Kansas City Phoenix: 258 mi (416 km) from Palm Springs, flight 2h 30m from $293 Salt Lake City to Kansas City Salt Lake City: 542 mi (873 km) from Palm Springs, flight 2h 27m Boise to Kansas City Boise: 676 mi (1,088 km) from Palm Springs, flight 5h 13m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Kansas City?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.

What is the fastest way to fly from Palm Springs to Kansas City?

Via Phoenix: 1h 20m to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 6h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Palm Springs to Kansas City with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $270. 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 Palm Springs and Kansas City?

Phoenix (6h 50m total), Los Angeles (7h 21m total) and Dallas (7h 37m total).

How far is Kansas City from Palm Springs?

1,270 mi (2,044 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.