The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeastern Kansas is $1,975 for a solo traveler, $3,547 for a couple, and $6,650 for a family of 4. Southeastern Kansas hotels range from $72 to $330 per night with an average of $128, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) are between $539 and $736 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,310 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $123 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Southeastern Kansas, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JLN and stay in a Southeastern Kansas hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southeastern Kansas is usually late September.
Average Southeastern Kansas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $1,251-$2,993($179-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $123 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $205 to $251 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $2,260-$4,700($323-$671 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $246 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $205 to $251 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $3,900-$8,054($557-$1,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $492 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,504 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $244 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $351 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeastern Kansas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeastern Kansas? The cheapest trip to Southeastern Kansas is about $137 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $64.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $957-$2,151($137-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $1,530-$3,162($219-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $3,060-$5,868($437-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,504 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southeastern Kansas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeastern Kansas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southeastern Kansas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $2,470-$15,312($353-$2,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $221 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,765 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $3,956-$18,624($565-$2,661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $442 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $3,530 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeastern Kansas for a week is $7,912-$30,048($1,130-$4,293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $884 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $7,060 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $660 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeastern Kansas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeastern Kansas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeastern Kansas due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Southeastern Kansas Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Southeastern Kansas hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Southeastern Kansas.
Flight Costs to Southeastern Kansas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $736 average in mid December to a low of $539 in late September. Median flight price is $428. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southeastern Kansas our data includes 179 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeastern Kansas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,824 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $229.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southeastern Kansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 37% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Southeastern Kansas can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $823 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.