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

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WN3683
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
MST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2605
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
MST
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 717 mi 2h 10m nonstop -3h behind 29 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, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1 73H 2h10 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to ABQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
835
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
MCI → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
ABQ → MCI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → ABQ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 3:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
717 mi / 1,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.

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-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MCI to ABQ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, APA, SCF, PHL, SNA, STL, DEN, BNA, DFW, IAH, DAL, FLL, HOU, ORD, MCO, LAS, SLC, BWI, PHX, AUS, ATL, LAX, TPA, SFO, SAN, MDW, SEA, PDX and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MCI to ABQ

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.