Travelling from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
All great adventures kick off from Las Vegas's main airport, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) departing from this base.
Approximately 2 hours 53 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the most popular route. There are 56 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Spirit Airlines at 23:59. Choose the first LAS to MCI departure operated by Spirit Airlines at 01:20 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Las Vegas to MCI won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a popular month like October, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
If you want to leave from LAS, you can take a direct flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport with Spirit Airlines.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas, LAS can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport is $141. The cheapest price for a return flight is $281. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Las Vegas to MCI.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Kansas City in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Las Vegas to MCI for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kansas City to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -8ºC and 6ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport.
More about Kansas City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kansas City right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City and The Irish Centre at Union Station are must-do's during your Kansas City adventure.
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