Travelling from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
1 hour 54 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport. Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 5 flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport. The first departure from ABQ to MCI is at 10:05 and the last is at 18:25.
Peak months like October or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the ABQ - MCI route are:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Love Field
Denver International Airport
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MCI:
Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Albuquerque International Sunport is about 14 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near ABQ:
More about Kansas City
As soon as you've booked your flights from ABQ to MCI, you'll need to find a place to stay in Kansas City. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City and The Irish Centre at Union Station are leading attractions which should feature on every Kansas City itinerary.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport is $261. The cheapest price for a return flight is $462. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABQ to MCI.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kansas City in April.
When booking your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to MCI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.