New York to Kansas City (JFK–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KQ, LY | 7 | CR9 | 3h39 | SkyTeam | AF, KQ, LY | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from New York
| Metric | JFK→MCI | LGA→MCI | TEB→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 60 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 29m | 2h 52m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MCI
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MCI ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,786 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).