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, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 737, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-1h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MCI | GRK→MCI | SAT→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 28m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUS to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MCI ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,047 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).