Travelling from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to MCI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to MCI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MCI include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to MCI flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
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 Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Book a hotel near MCI if you have a late flight from London to Kansas City International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and experience more of Kansas City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead 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
Kansas City International Airport to the centre of Kansas City is roughly 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kansas City International Airport is 288 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 515 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to MCI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Kansas City International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to MCI.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to 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.
Book a London to MCI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kansas City to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Kansas City International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kansas City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kansas City right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Kansas City International Airport:
Jazz 1 and National WWI Museum and Memorial are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Kansas City travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Jazz Pantheon.
Explore more of the United States
Omaha is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kansas City. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, Wichita is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of World Treasures, Steampunk Village and The Wichita Gardens.
