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

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Denver to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines +2h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

DEN–MKC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. Beyond nonstop, 30 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
KG Key Lime Air 1 – – 74% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
STL ~4h 17m HOU ~4h 36m LAS ~4h 52m SLC ~5h 3m BNA ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → MKC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MKC → DEN
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MKC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
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
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections30 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/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MKC flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, HOU, LAS, SLC, BNA, YYZ, ATL, SNA, PSP, BUF, MLI, CHS, RIC, TYS, PHX, SRQ, PHL, SEA, FLL, PBI, BOS, SUA, MIA, PIT, ORD, LAX, IAD, DAL, AUS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MKC to DEN 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.