Flying from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Lubbock and Kansas City are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your LBB to MCI flight.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LBB and MCI:
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is $213. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $386. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LBB to MCI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
LBB is located at 5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd..
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LBB land on schedule 82.0% of the time.
Central Lubbock to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LBB:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kansas City International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from the center of Kansas City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kansas City in April.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBB to MCI in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Kansas City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometers south-west of Kansas City, a visit to Oklahoma City will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, head for Omaha, roughly 274 kilometers north-west of Kansas City. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are among the biggest draws.
