Golf trips from Kansas City
Golf trips from Kansas City sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Kansas City ranks 32nd of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (14 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Kansas City on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Kansas City
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cedar Lodge Branson, Missouri | ~4.6 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Kansas City
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Lick $$ Moderate | MCI → IND then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 20m | Year-round | Southwest, United, American, Delta |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | MCI → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 1h 22m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | MCI → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 1h 46m | Year-round | American, Alaska |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | MCI → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 1h 49m | Year-round | Southwest, American |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | MCI → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 1h 52m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier, Delta |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | MCI → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 1h 52m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier, Delta |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | MCI → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 1h 52m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier, Delta |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | MCI → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 55m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American |
| Houston $$ Moderate | MCI → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 2h 10m | Year-round | United, Delta |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | MCI → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 2h 23m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | MCI → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 28m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier, American |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | MCI → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 38m | Year-round | Southwest, Spirit, Delta |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | MCI → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 2h 39m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | MCI → LGA then about 45 min drive | 2h 42m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, American |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | MCI → PHX then about 30 min drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Frontier |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | MCI → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 2h 56m | Year-round | Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American |
| St. George $$ Moderate | MCI → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 2h 56m | Year-round | Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | MCI → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 3h 00m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue |
| Bend $$$ Premium | MCI → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 3h 47m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest, Delta |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | MCI → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 4h 00m | Year-round | Alaska, Delta, Southwest |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | MCI → SFO then about 2 hrs drive | 4h 01m | Year-round | United, Alaska, Delta |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | MCI → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 2h 14m | Seasonal: Jun–Jul | Southwest |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | MCI → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 3h 35m | Seasonal: Feb–Apr | Southwest |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Kansas City?
From MCI, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving French Lick, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Houston, Pinehurst, Streamsong, Orlando, Park City & Salt Lake City, Bethpage State Park, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Cape Cod, Bend, Gamble Sands, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Myrtle Beach, Los Cabos during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Kansas City?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Big Cedar Lodge (~4.6 hrs). Short nonstop flights: French Lick, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.