Newark to Kansas City (EWR–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–MCI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,089 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | B39M, E75L | 3h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Newark
| Metric | EWR→MCI | TEB→MCI | LGA→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | 67 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 23m | 2h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to MCI
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country 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 is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,089 miles (1,753 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).