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How to get from Philadelphia to Kansas City

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Indianapolis: about 6h 51m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Boston. Two tickets from $192.

Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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Best fares from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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Cheapest one-way $146 20 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $244 20 December 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $309 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $156 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $146

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Indianapolis
6h 51m
two tickets, via Chicago
$192
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,035 mi (1,665 km)
fastest
Via Indianapolis
6h 51m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Indianapolis to Kansas City flight 1h 35m
Via Washington
7h 8m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Washington flight 1h 13m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Kansas City: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Kansas City flight 2h 55m
two ticketsfrom $475
Via Chicago
7h 22m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Chicago flight 2h 36m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Kansas City flight 1h 46m
two ticketsfrom $192
Via Atlanta
7h 37m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Kansas City flight 2h 15m
two ticketsfrom $484
Via Boston
8h 12m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Kansas City flight 3h 43m

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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?
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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?
Via Indianapolis: 2h 16m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 6h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $192. 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 Philadelphia and Kansas City?
Indianapolis (6h 51m total), Washington (7h 8m total), Chicago (7h 22m total), Atlanta (7h 37m total) and Boston (8h 12m total).
How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?
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.