Cheap Flights to Kansas City (MCI) from UK Airports

Kansas City Cheapest Fares

The lowest fare found to Kansas City (MCI) was £824 with Air France. The fares shown here are the lowest flight prices to Kansas City obtained in actual searches by Just The Flight customers. To search and book flights to Kansas City in 2024 and 2025, please enter your requirements and click the search button above.

Useful Information about Kansas City

• January is generally the best month for bargain hunters with fares averaging £364

• The best fare found on Just the Flight departing from the UK was £364 leaving the week of 15 Jan 2017

• We have found the cheapest prices are offered by Air France, KLM and Delta Airlines

• Kansas City's time zone is -6 hours difference from the UK

• Most visitors travelling from the UK stay in Kansas City for 11 days. The most common departure day of the week is Saturday

Kansas City gets grilling with the American Royal Barbecue

The American Royal Barbecue is claimed by many to be the world's biggest barbecue contest but it is, by far, the largest in the nation. Started up in 1980, the event takes place in the historic stockyards of Kansas City. In total there are four contests and approximately 500 teams from around the globe compete in front crowds of up to 70,000. It is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

The American Royal Barbecue, viewed any some as the 'World Series of Barbecue', does, in fact, open the American Royal as well as being the season end for the competitive circuit. However, it is a major Kansas City event in its own right. Carrying on from original rules laid out when it first began, each contestant has to cook at least 10 pounds of either lamb, beef or pork. Judges then award from one to 10 points and the prize for the winning chef is US $60,000.

This annual event, which takes place in the autumn, begins with Fantastic Friday in which each team starts to grill. As well as the main barbecue event, other competitions in this destination over the two days include creations for side-dishes and bone-art and the Rub and Baste Contest. There is also a variety of live music, parties, games and firework displays. Visitors can taste a range of barbecued foods, although only from approved stalls, and those staying longer in this destination can also visit the Barbecue Expo.