Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Kansas City is one hour behind Durham and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your RDU to MCI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers RDU to MCI flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between RDU and MCI:
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is AED 216. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 433. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to MCI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and explore beyond Kansas City's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
The address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kansas City in April.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MCI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Kansas City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometers south-west of Kansas City, a visit to Oklahoma City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
Omaha is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 274 kilometers north-west of Kansas City. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
