Denver to Kansas City (DEN–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–MCI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 48 | 319, 738, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h45-1h56 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 45 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h29-1h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 11 | 32N, A20N | 1h40-1h44 | – | Y4 | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Denver
| Metric | DEN→MCI | BJC→MCI | EGE→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 29m | 1h 12m | 0h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to MCI ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 291 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Eagle (EGE).