Kansas City skyline behind Union Station. Flights from Denver to Kansas City

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Cheap Flights from Denver to Kansas City

Compare Denver International (DEN) to Kansas City International (MCI) flights, with DEN bus links and how MCI's one terminal and Route 229 work.

DEN to MCI · 532 mi · 1h 47m est.

DEN to MCI
532 miles
1h 47m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Dean Hochman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Denver to Kansas City flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 47m (estimated)

DEN → MCI

Cheapest cached price

$158

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to Kansas City? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 47m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $158 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to Kansas City covers a straight-line distance of about 532 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 47m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to Kansas City at a glance

DEN to MCI is about 532 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Denver to Kansas City on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	Kansas City (MCI)
Average Flight Time	~1h 47m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$158
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	532 miles (DEN to MCI)
Time in Kansas City	1 hour ahead of Denver
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, Kansas City on Central Time.

Flight deals from Denver to Kansas City

Kansas City International (MCI), shown as KCI on RideKC's timetable, is the arrival airport here. Kansas City Downtown Airport, Wheeler Field (MKC) is separate, and the City of Kansas City says its new facilities are designed to serve business, government and general aviation users. The departure airport is Denver International (DEN). Frontier, Delta, United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, and results can include connecting flights. At DEN, Frontier and Delta use Concourse A, United A and B, and American C.

Not every route to DEN starts downtown: RTD lists airport buses AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County, and 145X from Brighton, and says SkyRide trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare. In Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors on the east. Both security checkpoints sit on Level 6, and DEN points travelers to real-time wait times on its security page.

MCI opened a new single terminal in 2023, according to the City of Kansas City, with gates lettered A and B. American lists Concourse A and a pet relief room inside the terminal between gates A8 and A10. RideKC Route 229 Boardwalk-KCI links the airport with Boardwalk Square Transit Center and East Village Transit Center downtown. On weekdays, RideKC lists the first trip from the airport at 6 a.m. and the last at 10:10 p.m., and it set 1 Jun 2026 as the date fares return.

EazAir has run just 2 fare checks for DEN to MCI, from 30 Sep to 5 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least double the lowest, and with only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to Kansas City flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

Arrival · Kansas City

Kansas City International (MCI)

Central Time

About Kansas City

Areas to know in Kansas City

Westport
Crossroads Arts District
Country Club Plaza

Weather in Kansas City

A humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, known for notably variable day-to-day weather.

Denver to Kansas City: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Kansas City Downtown Airport, Wheeler Field (MKC) is a separate airport. The City of Kansas City says new facilities there are designed to serve business, government and general aviation users.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

Arriving at Kansas City International (MCI)

Airline	MCI concourse
American	Concourse A, according to American
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The airport's own site could not be read for this guide, so these locations come from the airlines' MCI pages, which show no date. Gates can change.

MCI has one terminal, opened in 2023, according to the City of Kansas City.
Gates are lettered A and B. American lists Concourse A, and Southwest lists B gates.
The main security entrance is near the midpoint of the check-in hall, the city says.

Getting from MCI	Where to board	Where it goes
RideKC Route 229 Boardwalk-KCI bus	RideKC's timetable lists the stop as KCI Airport New Terminal.	Boardwalk Square Transit Center and East Village Transit Center downtown. A fare applies. RideKC set 1 Jun 2026 as the date fares return to its buses.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Denver to Kansas City ran from 30 Sep to 5 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Kansas City, MO (MCI) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Kansas City (MCI) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Kansas City: MCI security line layout changed (posted 04/10/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Kansas City: Economic study shows impact MCI has on the region (posted 02/02/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RideKC: 229 Boardwalk-KCI (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RideKC: Fares and Passes (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to MCI, 30 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DEN concourse does American use?

DEN lists American and Southwest at Concourse C. Take the train from the Level 4 platform after security; DEN says the ride to the C Gates takes less than 10 minutes.

How is the terminal at Kansas City International laid out?

MCI has one terminal, opened in 2023 according to the City of Kansas City, with gates lettered A and B. American lists Concourse A, and the main security entrance is near the midpoint of the check-in hall.

Is there a bus from MCI to downtown Kansas City?

RideKC Route 229 Boardwalk-KCI runs between the airport and the Boardwalk Square and East Village Transit Centers downtown. RideKC lists the last weekday trip from the airport at 10:10 p.m.

Does this page include Kansas City's downtown airport?

No. It searches Kansas City International (MCI). Kansas City Downtown Airport, Wheeler Field (MKC) is a separate airport that the city says is designed for business, government and general aviation users.

Do the lowest fares from Denver to Kansas City include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes one, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. Frontier without a bundle and United Basic Economy on domestic flights include a personal item only.

How far is Denver from Kansas City?

DEN and MCI are about 532 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.