Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix two hours behind Kansas City.
Flights from MCI to PHX start from 05:05 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 22:25 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 51 weekly Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MCI to PHX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
American Airlines has direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 85.57% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for MCI to PHX flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MCI and PHX include:
Denver International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
61 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Return flights start from 122 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCI to PHX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MCI to PHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI land on time.
Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're getting in on a late Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PHX:
Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Phoenix. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to visit Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCI to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No trip is complete without a visit to Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.