Cancún to Kansas City (CUN–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN145
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
EST T4
2:10 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN750
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
EST T4
4:30 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN751
WN Southwest
B38M
6:20 AM
CDT
9:32 AM
EST
3h 12m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN144
WN Southwest
B38M
10:25 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
EST
3h 15m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
STL St Louis 5h 18m F9WNY4 WN St Louis (STL) to Kansas City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 41m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Kansas City flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 45m ADB6NK WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kansas City flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m F9NHNK CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Kansas City flights
HOU Houston 5h 49m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Kansas City flights
MIA Miami 6h 7m AABAIB AAQRWN Miami (MIA) to Kansas City flights
MDW Chicago 6h 33m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 34m SYWN WN San Antonio (SAT) to Kansas City flights
ORD Chicago 6h 39m AAF9NK AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to Kansas City
6 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 1,344 mi 3h 18m nonstop

CUN–MCI is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,344 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 B38M 3h15-3h20
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
AM Aeromexico 0 SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: AM + 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, CUN to MCI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,978
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CUN → MCI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
MCI → CUN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,344 mi / 2,164 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,344 mi / 2,164 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,344 miles.
6 airlines operate flights from CUN to MCI: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MCI to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CUN to MCI

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to MCI is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,344 miles (2,164 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.