Denver to Kansas City (DEN–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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12:15 PM
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3:00 PM
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Denver to Kansas City
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 540 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

DEN–MKC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 540 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 739 1h45 91% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 91% SkyTeam –
KG Key Lime Air 0 – – 91% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MKC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric DEN→MKC ASE→MKC
Distance from DEN – 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 91% –
Aspen (ASE) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
540 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting to DEN

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.

Facts

DEN–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 540 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Key Lime Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MKC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, TUL, ASE, STL, PWK, DAL, HOU, MSP, MDW, LAS, YYZ, BNA, PIT, MKE, SLC, BHM, PHX, ORD, TUS, MLI, RDU, CHS, CLT, BUF, TYS, RIC, LAX, PSP, BWI, ATL, SNA, BUR, PHL, IAD, FLL, LGB, SJD, SEA, SRQ, MCO, YEG, MIA, YVR, BOS, BDL, BFI, RSW, SUA, EWR, PBI, ANC, SMF, IAH, DFW, AUS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MKC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE. 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 DEN to MKC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Key Lime Air and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MKC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).