Charlotte to Kansas City (CLT–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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807 mi airlines 48/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6440
AA American
CR7
7:24 AM
EDT
9:01 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA978
AA American
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2052
AA American
738
9:51 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3166+1
AA American
738
11:40 AM
EDT
1:16 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2046
AA American
738
2:56 PM
EDT
4:26 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1757cs
BA British
738
4:03 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2271+1
AA American
738
4:03 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2477
AA American
6:23 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA1732
AA American
321
10:19 PM
EDT
11:54 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA3233+1
AA American
321
6:18 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA1297
AA American
321
6:30 AM
CDT
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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BA6956cs
BA British
321
6:48 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6440
AA American
CR7
10:06 AM
CDT
1:36 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA978
AA American
320
10:48 AM
CDT
2:10 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2052
AA American
738
12:16 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1735cs
BA British
738
2:13 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3166+1
AA American
738
2:13 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2046
AA American
738
5:16 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2271+1
AA American
738
6:28 PM
CDT
9:54 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charlotte to Kansas City
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 807 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind 98 1-stop hubs

CLT–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 807 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 41 320, 321, 738, CR7 2h02-2h37 94% Oneworld BA
DL Delta Air Lines 0 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to MCI direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,437
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.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric CLT→MCI USA→MCI GSP→MCI
Distance from CLT 18 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 48 1
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 23m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
807 mi / 1,299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m to 2h 37m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance807 mi / 1,299 km
Flight time2h 2m to 2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 61 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 2m to 2h 37m. The route covers 807 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from CLT to MCI. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, CVG, OCF, SUS, SAV, TEB, PTK, ERI, GSP, MSL, PWK, CID, ABE, LIT, DPA, BHM, PIT, ADS, JAX, HPN, OKC, BED, NAS, YYZ, PIE, GPT, YOW, YHM, MHH, HOU, EGE, MTJ, BJC, EYW, SCF, GCM, AZA, ELP, VNY, LIR, SNA, PLS, MBJ, SXM, PSP, SAL, SMF, CUN, PUJ, DTW, ATL, IAD, DAL, CHS, JFK, BNA, STL, EWR, ORD, BWI, IAH, MSP, IND, MDW, DCA, TPA, VPS, ECP, DFW, LGA, SAT, RDU, MUC, DEN, PHX, PHL, MKE, BOS, MSY, MIA, SAN, RSW, SLC, SRQ, AUS, SDF, LAX, PNS, MCO, PDX, FLL, LAS, SEA, ICT, OMA, DSM, SFO and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from MCI to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA, GSP and RDU. 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 CLT to MCI

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to MCI ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 807 miles (1,299 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).