Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including National World War 1 Museum & Memorial.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ).
History
Kansas City, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by both population and area. It is located on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River, within Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties. It is the 37th-most populous city in the United States and sixth-most populous city in the Midwest, with a population of 508,090 at the 2020 census. The Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line, is the 31st-most populous metropolitan area in the nation, at 2.25 million residents.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
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.
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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ); 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCI has direct flights to 43 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kansas City (KC), 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.