Austin to Kansas City (AUS–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 35 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-1h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MCI | SAT→MCI | IAH→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 14 | 55 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MCI
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MCI ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 23 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,047 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).