Newark to Kansas City (EWR–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3436
UA United
E7W
2:22 PM
EDT TC
4:48 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3588
UA United
E7W
7:59 PM
EDT TC
10:30 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3419
UA United
E7W
6:05 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3475
UA United
E7W
5:29 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Kansas City
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,089 mi 3h 26m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

EWR–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,089 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 3h26-3h31 85% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to MCI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,150
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → MCI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
94%
Return
MCI → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric EWR→MCI TEB→MCI LGA→MCI
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 14 2 59
Flight time 3h 26m 1h 37m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Newark.
EWR: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,089 mi / 1,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m to 3h 31m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,089 mi / 1,753 km
Flight time3h 26m to 3h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 3h 26m to 3h 31m. The route covers 1,089 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from EWR to MCI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, CLE, CVG, YHM, PIT, LIT, BWI, LGA, PNS, GSP, EGE, DAL, OKC, HOU, SCF, EYW, PLS, GCM, SNA, LIR, SMF, SJD, SAL, SRQ, IAD, ATL, MIA, CLT, BNA, ORD, DCA, VPS, MSP, MSY, AUS, BOS, MCO, SLC, RDU, DFW, IND, DTW, STL, DEN, MBJ, CUN, TPA, SAT, FLL, IAH, PHX, PUJ, MKE, MDW, RSW, SEA, LAS, LAX, PDX, SFO, SAN, JFK and RBD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to MCI

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EWR to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to MCI ranges from 3 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,089 miles (1,753 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).