New York to Kansas City (LGA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,105 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2925
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT TB
8:35 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN426
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 AM
EDT TB
9:00 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN425
WN Southwest
738
7:15 AM
EDT TB
9:40 AM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL572
DL Delta
221
8:30 AM
EDT TC
10:56 AM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2927
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
EDT TB
5:45 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL563
DL Delta
221
4:53 PM
EDT TC
7:43 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3085
WN Southwest
73H
5:17 PM
EDT TB
7:35 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2928
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
EDT TB
10:25 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2068
DL Delta
221
8:40 PM
EDT TC
11:06 PM+1
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3579
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
EDT TB
11:20 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL370
DL Delta
221
6:00 AM
EDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN448
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3812
WN Southwest
737
7:00 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3038
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL572
DL Delta
221
11:50 AM
EDT TM
3:37 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN291
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
EDT
4:42 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1910
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3039
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2115
DL Delta
221
7:29 PM
EDT
11:17 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL563
DL Delta
221
7:55 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Kansas City
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 1,105 mi 2h 6m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

LGA–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 38 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h18-3h25 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 21 221 2h50-3h26 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (38 flights/wk, 64%)
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to MCI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,101
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
LGA → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from New York

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric LGA→MCI JFK→MCI TEB→MCI
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 3
Weekly flights 59 15 2
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 1m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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 New York.
LGA: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,105 mi / 1,778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 3h 26m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,105 mi / 1,778 km
Flight time2h 6m to 3h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 64 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,105 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MCI. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BED, CLE, CVG, EWR, EGE, JFK, GSP, BHM, OKC, EYW, AUS, SCF, PNS, LIT, VPS, IAD, ECP, VNY, SFO, ATL, STL, DCA, BNA, ORD, DTW, MDW, CLT, SRQ, MCO, MSP, BOS, RDU, DFW, DAL, SLC, IAH, HOU, TPA, DEN, MSY, MKE, MIA, FLL, IND, RSW and RBD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 LGA to MCI

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MCI ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,778 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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