Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Dallas: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 33 minutes.
Kansas City (the location of Kansas City International Airport) and Dallas share the same timezone — UTC-5.
The busiest route is from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You can choose from 68 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MCI to DFW is the 05:25 American Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 20:07 with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from MCI to Dallas, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
Direct flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Dallas are available for booking. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where you'll complete your journey.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas. Book your ticket with one of these:
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas, make sure your ID is up to date.
The journey from central Kansas City to MCI takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MCI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Dallas
RM281 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas. Return flights start from RM564. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
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The cheapest month for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 3 hours and 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DFW:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is around 16 kilometres from central Dallas. Once you've disembarked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 50 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near DAL. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from MCI to Dallas at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Dallas, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from MCI to Dallas sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dallas right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Dallas:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Dallas travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dallas Museum of Art.
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