Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Kansas City to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kansas City to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–14,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kansas City to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
MCI - TPA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
MCI - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
MCI - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $11.2
2027-01-01
MCI - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-12-18
MCI - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
MCI - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 14,500 Pts + $5.6
Kansas City to Tampa flight facts
Distance
1,048 mi
1,687 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kansas City - Sarasota · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Kansas City - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Kansas City - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Flights Omaha - Tampa · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Lincoln - Tampa · Lincoln is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Springfield - Tampa · Springfield is 159 mi from Kansas City
Premium cabin flights from Kansas City to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
MCI - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 31,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MCI - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
MCI - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kansas City to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kansas City to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kansas City to Tampa.
Kansas City and Tampa are about 1,048 miles (1,687 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,048-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Departures from Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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