Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City (DFW–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City
4 carriers, 188 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
188 Flights/wk
461 mi
1h 37m nonstop
+2h ahead
68 1-stop hubs
DFW–MCI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 461 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–MCI service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 91 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR7, E75 | 1h37-23h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 57 | 319, 320, 738, E70 | 1h39-1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | 320, 738, E75 | 1h40-1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 738 | 1h40 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to MCI direction.
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28
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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30
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188
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186
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MCI.
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One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
DFW → MCI
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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52%
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MCI → DFW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DFW delays → MCI delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→MCI | DAL→MCI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 73 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – |
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours
ahead of
Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
DFW: MDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
461 mi / 742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m to 23h 40m.
Getting to DFW
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Facts
DFW–MCI Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance461 mi / 742 km
Flight time1h 37m to 23h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights188 out / 186 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 37m to 23h 40m. The route covers 461 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways.
There are approximately 188 nonstop flights per week from DFW to MCI. The return direction has about 186 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SCF, LRD, EGE, CID, CVG, TEB, CLE, BHM, PIE, GSP, BED, MFE, EYW, GCM, LIR, PLS, SMF, LIT, SAL, MDW, AUS, IAH, MSY, BNA, DEN, STL, ECP, MSP, HOU, SAT, ORD, RDU, ATL, ABQ, PHL, IND, CLT, LGA, TPA, MCO, DCA, BWI, RSW, PHX, LAX, VPS, MKE, PNS, LAS, SAN, EWR, SLC, DTW, FLL, JFK, MIA, IAD, BOS, PDX, SFO, CUN, SUS, SJD, SEA, SRQ, MBJ and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from MCI to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
American Airlines operates 6 to 8 daily nonstops on DFW-MCI from its hub. Southwest Airlines runs 3 to 4 daily nonstops (at MCI's new terminal). The sector is 460 miles with a block time of 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. American uses A319, 737 MAX 8, and E175 equipment depending on time of day. Southwest flies 737-700 and 737-800.
KCI opened its new single terminal in February 2023, replacing the old Terminals A, B, and C. The new building has 39 gates and a centralized security checkpoint. It is a major upgrade from the old layout where each gate had its own screening station. Concessions are mostly post-security. The terminal connects to the existing parking garages and a new economy lot. Ground transport picks up at the lower level.
MCI is 18 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. There is no rail connection. RideKC bus Route 229 runs from the airport to downtown in about 45 minutes for $1.50. Rideshare and taxi pickups are on the lower level of the terminal. A taxi to downtown costs $40 to $50. The drive takes 20 to 30 minutes on I-29 depending on traffic.
American's first departure from DFW to MCI leaves around 06:00, arriving at 07:30 Central. That gives you a full business day in Kansas City. The last return flight departs MCI around 20:30, landing at DFW by 22:00. This schedule supports same-day round trips on weekdays. Demand is heaviest Monday mornings and Thursday/Friday evenings.
Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City: The Central Plains Business Route
DFW-MCI connects American Airlines' largest hub to Missouri's second-largest metro across 460 miles. American dominates with 6 to 8 daily nonstops. Southwest adds 3 to 4 daily departures from KCI's new terminal. Block time is 1 hour 30 to 45 minutes. The route runs heavy with weekday business traffic. Kansas City's corporate base in agriculture, financial services, and government contracting generates consistent demand. The T-Mobile and Cerner (Oracle Health) campuses in the KC metro are frequent destinations for Dallas-based consultants and tech workers.
Hub Value and the New KCI
DFW's hub feeds Kansas City passengers into American's network of 250-plus domestic and international destinations. This makes DFW-MCI a key connector for KC travelers headed to Latin America, Europe, or smaller US cities not served nonstop from MCI. Kansas City's new single terminal opened in 2023, replacing the famously outdated original airport. The old layout was beloved for its curb-to-gate speed but had no modern concessions or post-security amenities. The new terminal fixes that trade-off. Southwest operates from gates in the south end of the building. American uses the north end. Both are within easy walking distance of the central checkpoint.