Kansas City to Albuquerque (MCI–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Albuquerque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 717 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

MCI–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
889
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric MCI→ABQ LNK→ABQ
Distance from MCI – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 88% –
Lincoln (LNK) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
717 mi / 1,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Facts

MCI–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance717 mi / 1,154 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 717 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SUS, SAT, APA, SCF, SDF, MSY, SNA, LRD, RNO, IND, SMF, MCO, STL, PHL, ORL, MIA, TPA, FLL, DFW, JFK, SLC, DEN, AUS, IAH, MSP, ATL, BNA, ORD, DAL, PHX, LAX, LAS, HOU, SEA, SAN, MDW, BWI, SFO, PDX and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCI to ABQ

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

MCI to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK).