Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as St Louis.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
To ensure you get on your STL to MCI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kansas City (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers STL to MCI flights, with 78.05% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between STL and MCI:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is $269. A round-trip ticket right now is $382. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STL to MCI.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from STL to MCI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights that depart Lambert-St. Louis International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MCI if you're catching a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and venture far and wide through Kansas City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kansas City in April.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to MCI in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Kansas City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 483 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, a visit to Oklahoma City will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
