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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2925
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 AM
EDT TB
8:35 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL572+1
DL Delta
BCS1
8:29 AM
EDT TC
10:50 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5472
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TC
11:14 AM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2347
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 AM
EDT TB
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5532
DL Delta
CR9
9:32 AM
EDT TC
12:01 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5491
WS WestJet
CR9
9:32 AM
EDT TC
12:01 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2927
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
EDT TB
3:35 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL563+2
DL Delta
221
4:10 PM
EDT TC
6:34 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5585cs
WS WestJet
221
4:10 PM
EDT TC
6:34 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2068
DL Delta
BCS1
7:55 PM
EDT TC
10:21 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5587
WS WestJet
223
8:05 PM
EDT TC
10:36 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5551
WS WestJet
223
8:05 PM
EDT TC
10:36 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2928
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
EDT TB
10:25 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7609cs
WS WestJet
221
6:00 AM
CDT TM
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN448
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL370+1
DL Delta
BCS1
6:30 AM
CDT TM
10:19 AM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3038
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL572+1
DL Delta
BCS1
12:05 PM
CDT TM
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5472
DL Delta
CR9
12:10 PM
CDT TM
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5532
DL Delta
CR9
12:50 PM
CDT
4:41 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5500
WS WestJet
CR9
12:50 PM
CDT
4:41 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3144
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3039
WN Southwest
B38M
6:13 PM
CDT
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2068
DL Delta
223
6:50 PM
CDT
10:46 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2115
DL Delta
221
7:29 PM
CDT
11:17 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Kansas City
2 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 1,105 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

LGA–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 63 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
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 23 221, BCS1, CR9 3h21-3h29 100% SkyTeam WS
WN Southwest Airlines 20 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h05-3h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL, WS
223 Airbus A220-300 – WS
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (23 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: WN (20 flights/wk, 47%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,076
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.

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 6 3
Weekly flights 60 27
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 29m 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
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind New York.
LGA: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,105 mi / 1,778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 31m.
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 time3h 5m to 3h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights60 out / 58 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 3h 5m to 3h 31m. The route covers 1,105 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MCI. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, SUS, CLE, BED, PWK, CID, CVG, PIT, PHL, YYZ, BWI, EWR, SAV, EGE, GSP, LIT, BHM, JFK, OKC, JAX, NAS, EYW, SCF, AUS, VNY, LAS, PHX, SLC, SFO, VPS, DTW, STL, IAD, ATL, SRQ, MDW, DCA, MSP, ORD, BNA, IAH, PNS, ECP, DAL, BOS, DFW, CLT, IND, DEN, RDU, HOU, MKE, MSY, MCO, TPA, MIA, FLL, SDF, RSW, CHS, OMA, DSM and RBD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind New York.
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 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MCI ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,778 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 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 (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).