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

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New York to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and MKC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MKC.
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → MKC
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
MKC → LGA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from New York

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric LGA→MKC JFK→MKC TEB→MKC
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 6
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 81% – –
New York (JFK) to Kansas City flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Kansas City flights · Newark (EWR) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind New York.
LGA: EDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
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.

Facts

LGA–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Kansas City route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to MKC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MKC 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).