Flying from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): What you need to know
Kansas City is six hours behind London. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to MCI. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to MCI with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and MCI include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to MCI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Kansas City International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCI if you're catching a late flight from London to Kansas City International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your London to Kansas City International Airport flight.
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
From Kansas City International Airport, central Kansas City is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kansas City International Airport is 319 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 543 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to MCI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Kansas City International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to MCI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Kansas City International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kansas City. July is when most people book flights from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your London to MCI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kansas City International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Kansas City
After booking your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kansas City:
Your visit to Kansas City won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 241 kilometres northwest of Kansas City, a visit to Omaha will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
Wichita is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Kansas City. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of World Treasures, The Wichita Gardens and The Kansas African American Museum.
