Traveling from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Kansas City one hour ahead of El Paso.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ELP to MCI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ELP and MCI include:
Denver International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
$135 is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $216. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ELP to MCI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ELP to MCI.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..
83.52% of flights leaving El Paso International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of ELP.
To reach El Paso International Airport from central El Paso, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ELP:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and find adventure across Kansas City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the center of Kansas City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kansas City in April.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with the temperature ranging between 64ºF and 93ºF. Book your flights from El Paso International Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ELP to MCI in January. Temperatures average between 18ºF and 43ºF 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'll want to see. Around 300 miles south-west of Kansas City, a trip to Oklahoma City will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider Omaha, about 170 miles north-west of Kansas City. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are among its highlights.