Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City (DFW–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DFW Airport Page →
airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DFW and MKC, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

Also explore DFW Routes MKC Routes DFW Live Flights MKC Live Flights DFW Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
HOU ~3h 24m STL ~3h 59m FWA ~4h 29m BNA ~4h 36m ATL ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
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 → MKC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
MKC → DFW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric DFW→MKC DAL→MKC
Distance from DFW – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 0 3
Departure OTP 65% –
Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 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 · MKC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
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–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Kansas City route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to MKC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, STL, FWA, BNA, ATL, YYZ, CHS, GSO, TYS, BUF, SRQ, RIC, MLI, LAS, PSP, FLL, PBI, SLC, PHL, MIA, PHX, BOS, SEA, PIT, ORD, LAX, AUS, IAD and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).