Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City (FLL–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
FLL–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,243 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 9 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h-3h10 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→MCI | MIA→MCI | RSW→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 40 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to MCI
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MCI is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Myers (RSW) and Punta Gorda (PGD).