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

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Albuquerque to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 717 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

ABQ–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 0 – – 79% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
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.
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 50m.
Facts

ABQ–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance717 mi / 1,154 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections43 hubs
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 approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 717 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EGE, CLE, CVG, SNA, STL, OKC, ELP, GCM, BHM, STS, IND, PSP, PIT, PHL, SJD, SMF, SAN, TPA, MSP, CHS, MCO, MIA, MDW, IAD, IAH, ATL, SFO, DAL, AUS, SEA, DFW, DEN, PHX, LAX, SLC, ORD, LAS, HOU, JFK, BWI, PDX, BNA and ICT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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.

ABQ to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MCI ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.