Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Tennessee from $77

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MCI — BNA
May 21 — May 281

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Tennessee (MCI - TN)?

When flying from Kansas City to Tennessee, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Kansas City to Tennessee

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Tennessee. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've come across from Kansas City to Tennessee. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$128
Sat 6/15:20 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amBNA - MCI
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$138
Sat 6/19:40 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$159
Sat 6/157:22 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/188:32 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$168
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:02 amBNA - MCI
3 stops14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$174
Tue 6/186:05 pmMCI - MEM
1 stop25h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/210:51 pmMEM - MCI
1 stop17h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$188
Sat 6/15:20 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/81:15 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$194
Wed 6/195:28 pmMCI - MEM
1 stop6h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/2210:09 amMEM - MCI
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$196
Wed 7/177:50 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop18h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/241:29 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$203

Cheap Frontier flights from Kansas City to Tennessee

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Kansas City and Tennessee. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Frontier flights traveling from Kansas City to Tennessee. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 6/147:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Fri 6/211:27 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$177
Fri 5/317:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 41mFrontier
Wed 6/512:42 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$186
Fri 6/77:44 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop20h 15mFrontier
Fri 6/1410:32 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$188
Sun 8/117:45 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Wed 8/1411:02 amBNA - MCI
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$189
Sun 7/217:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Fri 7/2611:11 amBNA - MCI
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$201
Fri 7/127:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 16mFrontier
Sun 7/146:08 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$204
Sun 7/77:45 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Sat 8/105:40 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop16h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$210
Thu 7/187:45 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Mon 7/2211:11 amBNA - MCI
1 stop21h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$239
Tue 5/217:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Mon 8/1211:29 amBNA - MCI
1 stop21h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$314

Cheap Kansas City to Tennessee flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Tennessee specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to Tennessee in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$128
Sat 6/15:20 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amBNA - MCI
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$138
Tue 6/115:10 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/156:59 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$143
Sat 6/19:40 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$159
Thu 6/67:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/81:15 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$164
Sat 6/157:22 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/188:32 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$168
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:02 amBNA - MCI
3 stops14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$174
Fri 6/147:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Fri 6/211:27 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$177
Sat 6/19:40 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/512:42 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$178

Kansas City to Tennessee 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Tennessee in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to Tennessee in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$128
Sat 6/15:20 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amBNA - MCI
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$138
Tue 6/115:10 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/156:59 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$143
Sat 6/19:40 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$159
Thu 6/67:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/81:15 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$164
Sat 6/157:22 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/188:32 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$168
Sat 6/111:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:02 amBNA - MCI
3 stops14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$174
Fri 7/127:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/167:29 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$175
Fri 6/147:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Fri 6/211:27 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$177

Kansas City to Tennessee flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kansas City to Tennessee for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Kansas City to Tennessee. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sat 5/253:46 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/295:46 amBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$282
Wed 5/225:40 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/265:38 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$289
Fri 5/247:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/285:40 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$313
Tue 5/217:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Mon 8/1211:29 amBNA - MCI
1 stop21h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$314
Fri 5/247:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:30 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$340
Tue 5/2112:37 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/245:58 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$342
Tue 5/217:13 amMCI - TYS
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/246:31 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$343
Tue 5/217:10 amMCI - BNA
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Wed 5/225:20 amBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/14$344
Fri 5/243:52 pmMCI - MEM
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2711:10 amMEM - MCI
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$371

One-way flights to Tennessee from Kansas City

Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Tennessee. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Kansas City to Tennessee can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Tennessee instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 6/45:20 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$77
Wed 6/55:10 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$84
Mon 6/36:51 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop26h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$94
Thu 6/67:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$99
Tue 6/45:20 amMCI - BNA
2 stops29h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$100
Wed 6/59:39 amMCI - BNA
2 stops18h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$102
Wed 6/126:28 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$103
Sun 7/217:44 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$110
Thu 6/66:59 amMCI - BNA
2 stops16h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$113

Find flights from Kansas City to Tennessee within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Tennessee that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Budget

$128 - $268

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 6/1

1 stop9h 05m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop5h 29m

$128

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 6/1

1 stop7h 05m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops18h 59m

$138

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 6/11

1 stop6h 01m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop13h 16m

$143

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 6/1

1 stop25h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop12h 19m

$159

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 6/6

1 stop14h 29m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/8

1 stop9h 34m

$164

Kansas CityNashville Intl

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Fri 6/14

1 stop22h 12m

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/21

1 stop7h 32m

$177

Kansas CityKnoxville McGhee Tyson

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Sat 8/10

1 stop6h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/17

1 stop5h 13m

$195

Kansas CityKnoxville McGhee Tyson

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Sat 8/17

1 stop5h 57m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 02m

$198

Kansas CityChattanooga Lovell Field

MCI - CHA

MCICHA

Kansas City

Tue 7/16

1 stop4h 35m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 7/16

1 stop5h 07m

$268

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Deals found on 5/16

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tennessee. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tennessee. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines from Kansas City to Tennessee to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Tennessee?

    If you book a flight to Tennessee from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City.

  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to Tennessee for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Tennessee for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $128, but on average you can expect to pay $175.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kansas City to Tennessee for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Kansas City to Tennessee within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to Tennessee flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Tennessee one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $77. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Tennessee for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Tennessee?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Tennessee?

  • What does MCI to BNA mean?

    MCI stands for Kansas City Airport, while BNA stands for Nashville Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Memphis Airport (MEM), Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA), Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA Airport (TRI), Jackson Mckellar Field Airport (MKL) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Tennessee that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kansas City to Tennessee flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Kansas City to Tennessee with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kansas City to Tennessee flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Tennessee that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Tennessee flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Tennessee?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Tennessee.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Tennessee?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Tennessee by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Tennessee that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kansas City to Tennessee offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kansas City to Tennessee?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kansas City to Tennessee flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Kansas City to Tennessee flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to Tennessee flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Tennessee

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FrontierCheapest$101Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$237Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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33%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
35%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
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0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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