Cheap Flights from Champaign (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)

Popular airlines from Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City Intl. Airport last minute?
When it's time to book your flights, being organized pays off. While you could pick up a last-minute deal on a Willard Airport to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) flight, fares usually don't get cheaper as the date of departure nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to lock in a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international journeys it's three to four months.
What airports do you fly into for Kansas City from Champaign?
From Champaign, you can fly into Kansas City through Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Olathe, KS (OJC-Johnson County Executive). Be sure to check which terminal is best for you before you make a decision. If you decide to land at Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI), it's roughly 24 kilometers northwest of downtown. Use the money you save when booking your fare with Expedia to enjoy the city's well-known sights, such as T-Mobile Center and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Can I change the date of my flight from CMI to Kansas City Intl. Airport?
Make changes quickly to your CMI to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) trip by logging in to the Expedia Trips portal. But before doing so, read over the rules and conditions in your itinerary to learn what the carrier will allow you to do and what charges may apply. Some airlines charge a change fee per person, on top of any difference in prices. However, if you booked in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel for free and organize new flights. You can also take a look at our Customer Service portal for more advice and to chat with our Virtual Agent.

Travel information

Origin airport
University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard
Destination airport
Kansas City Intl.
Distance
554 km

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