Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Sequoia National Park.
- Served by B-B Airfield.
History
Independence is a city mostly in, and one of two county seats of, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011, making it the fifth-most populous city in Missouri. A small part of the city extends into Clay County.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 43 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C, 737-800, 737-800) · 24 routes: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 717, 737-300, 737-800, 737-800) · 18 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Dallas*, Denver*, Indianapolis*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Milwaukee*, Minneapolis*, New Orleans*, Orlando*, Philadelphia*, Portland*, San Francisco*, Seattle*, St. Louis*, Tampa*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, ERJ, Embraer 175, A320, 757…) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Los Angeles*, Memphis, Minneapolis, New York*, Orlando*, Salt Lake City
- American Airlines AA (Embraer 175, A319, Embraer 170, 737, ERJ-145, CRJ-700…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix, Seattle*, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Embraer 170, CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-400, 737-800…) · 7 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston*, Newark*, San Francisco*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, Embraer 175, Embraer 170, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, M83…) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix, Washington*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Cancun, Denver
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 2 routes: Harrison, Salina
- AeroMéxico AM (757, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (757, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (73J) · 1 route: Seattle
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (757, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is B-B Airfield; 41 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Hippo Boat Dock, 8.4 mi); routes include Kenyan Cruise.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Independence, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.