Albuquerque to Kansas City (ABQ–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1242
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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WN1124
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
MDT
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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WN2605
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
MDT
2h 10m
58%
M T W T F S S
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WN5040
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
1:55 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
MDT
2h 10m
58%
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WN866
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
MDT
2h 10m
58%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 44m ACCMUA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
DAL Dallas 4h 5m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 21m AAAYBA → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 35m AAASCTF → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City flights
HOU Houston 4h 50m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Kansas City flights
AUS Austin 4h 50m RVJWN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Kansas City flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 56m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Kansas City flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 1m AFDLKE → DLKEKL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Kansas City
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 717 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map ABQ Routes MCI Routes ABQ Live Flights MCI Live Flights ABQ Delays MCI Delays
All flights from Kansas City (MCI) Kansas City to Albuquerque flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 6 7S7 1h55 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to MCI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~3h 44m DAL ~4h 5m DFW ~4h 21m PHX ~4h 35m HOU ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,054
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → MCI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
90%
Return
MCI → ABQ
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → MCI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric ABQ→MCI SAF→MCI DRO→MCI
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 – 1
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 20m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Kansas City flights · Durango (DRO) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
717 mi / 1,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance717 mi / 1,154 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Kansas City International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 717 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to MCI: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MCI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from MCI to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF and DRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to MCI

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MCI is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,154 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF) and Durango (DRO).