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Looking for summer travel plans? These 7 cities have flights out of KC for under $150

The new $1.5 billion single terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened to travelers in February 2023.
The new $1.5 billion single terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened to travelers in February 2023. tljungblad@kcstar.com

Springtime is here, which means we’re one step closer to summer. It also means it’s time for travelers to start preparing for any summer trips.

Lucky for them, Kansas City International Airport offers some cheaper flights for anyone looking to get out of Kansas City on a budget. Prices have gone up compared to 2024 prices, when there were eight flights available for less than $100.

The 14 airlines at KCI take visitors to all parts across the United States. Whether you are looking for a summer beach trip or seeking to escape Kansas City for a few days, there are options available.

Here’s a look at seven flights for under $150 from Kansas City on travel service websites Kayak and Google Flights and where they can take you.

Where can I fly from Kansas City for cheap?

The Star analyzed prices for trips in June. These are the flights at $150 and under before fees as of Monday, March 31.

Las Vegas from June 2-11

  • Cost: $131 for a round trip
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Spirit

  • Airport: Las Vegas International Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 7:58 p.m. June 2.

Denver from June 7-14

  • Cost: $117 for a round-trip flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Frontier
  • Airport: Denver International Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 3:18 p.m. June 7.

Destin, Florida, from June 21-30

  • Cost: $127 for a round-trip flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Allegiant
  • Airport: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 9:17 p.m. June 21.

Atlanta from June 2-11

  • Cost: $140 for a one-way flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Frontier
  • Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 3:12 p.m. June 2.

Miami from June 9-18

  • Cost: $148 for a round-trip flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 11:26 a.m. June 9.

Nashville from June 2-9

  • Cost: $113 for a round-trip flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Nonstop
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Airport: Nashville International Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 11:43 a.m. June 2.

Detroit from June 5-12

  • Cost: $114 for a round-trip flight
  • Direct or nonstop? Direct, with a stop in Charlotte
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Airport: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The flight leaves KCI at 10:15 a.m. June 5.

This story was originally published April 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

Joseph Hernandez
The Kansas City Star
Joseph Hernandez joined The Kansas City Star’s service journalism team in 2021. A Cristo Rey Kansas City High School and Mizzou graduate, he now covers trending topics and finds things for readers to do around the metro.
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