Kansas City to Denver (MCI–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 541 mi 2h 23m nonstop -2h behind 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and APA, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
AUS ~4h 9m SAT ~4h 39m MSP ~4h 46m ABQ ~4h 59m SLC ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → APA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
APA → MCI
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric MCI→APA DSM→APA
Distance from MCI – 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 23m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 50% –
Des Moines (DSM) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
541 mi / 870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m.
Facts

MCI–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Denver route.
Route details
Distance541 mi / 870 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 2h 23m. The route covers 541 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MCI to APA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAT, MSP, ABQ, SLC, MDW, MKE, IAH, PHX, HOU, BNA, SCF, CMH, MSY, YYC, PIE, DCA, LAX, MCO, YVR, TPA, SFO, SNA, FLL, VNY, SRQ, IAD, SEA, BOS, MIA, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from APA to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM. 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 MCI to APA

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCI to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to APA ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (870 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).