Kansas City USMNT Flights

It's funny how ESP somewhat works. After a heavy discussion yesterday during Mexico/Brazil game about the FIFA and CONCACAF schedules, I decided this morning around 9AM CDT I'd go ahead and put a vacation request for Oct. 15-17, 2012.

Little did I know US Soccer would release the final US city this year for a world cup qualifier this afternoon - Kansas City.

Kudos to Kansas City. I like the Power and Light District, the BBQ is definitely better than North Carolina (gag), and let's face it - it's a soccer-dedicated stadium.

But, I have to admit, I am kind of getting tired of going there. Between the MLS Eastern Conference final last year and the Olympic qualifiers this year (when the USA failed to show up - let's not say more), I've now been to KC twice in the last year. October 2012 will be the third time in nearly a year I'll be there.

Nevertheless, I am looking to book a flight next week. My allowance is 1 trip booked per credit card statement. Is there something going on in KC (besides the USMNT game) that I should know about?

• United: $867 nonstop <insert HUGE gasp>
• Southwest: $314.70, 1 stop each way
• American Airlines: $312.70, 1 stop each way
• Airtran: $321.70, 1 stop each way (5-6 hours)
• Delta (don't ever leave the airport): ~$900, 1 stop each way (uh, no)
• Frontier: nearly $400, actually operated by Republic Airlines (?!?!), 1 stop each way (~5 hours)
• Travelocity hotel/flight package: $584.30 through American Airlines (1 stop each way) with hotel near Power and Light District. Orbitz also has a comparable package.
• Air Canada does not conduct USA domestic flights.