Denver to Kansas City (DEN–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–MCI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 100 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h22-1h45 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 46 | 738, 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h29-1h51 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, 32Q | 1h41 | – | Y4 | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Denver
| Metric | DEN→MCI | BJC→MCI | COS→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 199 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 16m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to MCI
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 199 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to MCI is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 199 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 377 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Albuquerque International Sunport and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).