Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ABQ to MCI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 87.72% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier for ABQ to MCI flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ABQ and MCI:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is Rs47,327. A round-trip fare right now is Rs88,219. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you 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 flights from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ABQ to MCI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from ABQ arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Albuquerque Airport from central Albuquerque, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ABQ:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you're coming in on a late Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MCI:
Go where the road takes you with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and discover more of Kansas City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kansas City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kansas City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to MCI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Oklahoma City is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Kansas City. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Omaha, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
