Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-5, making Kansas City five hours behind London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LGW to MCI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and MCI include:
Pearson International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
At the moment, £251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £411. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to MCI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Pick up a Kansas City International Airport rental car and discover Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport to central Kansas City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 20 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kansas City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MCI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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