Atlanta to Kansas City (ATL–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Atlanta to Kansas City
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 680 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 58 1-stop hubs

ATL–MKC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 680 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 100% SkyTeam –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (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 ATL to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric ATL→MKC BHM→MKC TYS→MKC
Distance from ATL – 134 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 12m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Birmingham (BHM) to Kansas City flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
680 mi / 1,094 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Facts

ATL–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance680 mi / 1,094 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 680 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ATL to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, CHS, FWA, STL, CLT, PIT, GSO, BNA, RDU, TUL, YYZ, HOU, TYS, RIC, PWK, MDW, OMA, BUF, DAL, FLL, MKE, BWI, PHL, IAD, ORD, MSP, MCO, MLI, SRQ, SUA, MIA, RSW, PBI, BDL, ASE, BOS, EWR, LAS, TUS, BGR, PHX, SLC, LAX, BFI, SJD, PSP, SNA, BUR, YEG, SEA, YVR, ANC, DEN, IAH, SMF, IND, DFW and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MKC to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ATL to MKC

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to MKC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 680 miles (1,094 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).