Kansas City to Cleveland (MCI–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Cleveland
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 692 mi 1h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

MCI–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 692 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 1h28 100% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to CLE direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
1
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,459
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 Cleveland from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric MCI→CLE OMA→CLE LNK→CLE
Distance from MCI – 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 56m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Cleveland flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
692 mi / 1,114 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m.
Facts

MCI–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance692 mi / 1,114 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 28m. The route covers 692 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MCI to CLE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, SUS, IND, SDF, MKE, OKC, CMH, DAL, OMA, PTK, CVG, TTN, YQB, ABQ, ALB, PDK, AGS, HOU, AUS, LRD, MSY, ORL, FMY, APF, PBI, NAS, RSW, IFP, PLS, SNA, PSP, VNY, STL, YVR, PUJ, DTW, YHZ, ATL, DCA, JFK, DFW, ORD, BWI, IAH, MSP, SLC, EWR, CLT, PHL, BNA, LGA, TPA, DEN, MDW, BOS, MCO, CUN, IAD, SRQ, MIA, SEA, FLL, LAS, LAX, SFO, RDU and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from CLE to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and 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 CLE

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

MCI to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to CLE ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 692 miles (1,114 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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