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

ABQ Airport Page →
717 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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 58m ACCMUA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
DAL Dallas 4h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 21m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 35m AAASPD → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City flights
AUS Austin 4h 57m AACSIWN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Kansas City flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City flights
HOU Houston 5h 5m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Kansas City flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 7m EJAWN → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Kansas City flights
IAH Houston 5h 15m ACCMEK → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Kansas City flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 19m AFDLVS → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 717 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–MCI had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 717 miles in 1h 38m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ABQ–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~3h 58m DAL ~4h 0m STL ~4h 4m DFW ~4h 21m PHX ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,050
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
72%
Return
MCI → ABQ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
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
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 38m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 84% –
Santa Fe (SAF) 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 38m 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 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 38m gate to gate. The route covers 717 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ABQ to MCI: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
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. 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) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ABQ to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MCI is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,154 km).

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).