Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City (FLL–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,243 mi airlines 24/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1434
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT T1
11:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK3205
NK Spirit
32S
9:09 AM
EDT T4
11:29 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2974
WN Southwest
B38M
9:31 AM
EDT T1
11:47 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2963
WN Southwest
73H
9:44 AM
EDT T1
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN174
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
EDT T1
5:45 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3464
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 PM
EDT T1
12:10 AM+1
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2025
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN690
WN Southwest
B38M
9:02 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN3192
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN3437
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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NK3206
NK Spirit
A20N
12:24 PM
EDT TB
4:19 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4081
WN Southwest
738
7:55 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1121
WN Southwest
738
8:25 PM
EDT
12:20 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,243 mi 2h 7m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

FLL–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,243 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h07-3h35 35%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 32S 3h20 35%
Aircraft on this route
32S Airbus A321 – NK
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (24 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, FLL to MCI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,934
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
FLL → MCI
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
87%
Return
MCI → FLL
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric FLL→MCI MIA→MCI RSW→MCI
Distance from FLL 21 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 24 50 11
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 27m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m to 3h 35m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Flight time2h 7m to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 7m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,243 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from FLL to MCI. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SUS, PTK, LIT, PIE, EYW, CVG, CLE, RSW, PGD, SRQ, GSP, TEB, EGE, GCM, CID, ABE, PNS, APA, PLS, BED, SCF, LIR, SAL, ABQ, VNY, STL, SAT, IAD, JFK, EWR, ATL, BNA, SAN, CLT, MCO, MBJ, SEA, HOU, TPA, IAH, MSY, PHL, BWI, DAL, DFW, MDW, IND, ORD, LGA, AUS, DCA, MSP, SFO, DEN, SLC, MKE, PHX, DTW, BOS, LAS, RDU, LAX, CUN, PDX, MIA and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, RSW and PGD. 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 FLL to MCI

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to MCI ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Myers (RSW) and Punta Gorda (PGD).