Kansas City to Charlotte (MCI–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1297
AA American
321
6:30 AM
CDT
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3233+1
AA American
321
6:48 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA6956cs
BA British
321
6:48 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6440
AA American
CR7
10:06 AM
CDT
1:36 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA978
AA American
320
10:48 AM
CDT
2:10 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2052
AA American
738
12:16 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1735cs
BA British
738
2:13 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3166+1
AA American
738
2:13 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2046
AA American
738
5:16 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2271+1
AA American
738
6:28 PM
CDT
9:54 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6440
AA American
CR7
7:24 AM
EDT
9:01 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA978
AA American
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2052
AA American
738
9:51 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3166+1
AA American
738
11:40 AM
EDT
1:16 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2046
AA American
738
2:56 PM
EDT
4:26 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1757cs
BA British
738
4:03 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2271+1
AA American
738
4:03 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2477
AA American
6:23 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1732
AA American
321
10:19 PM
EDT
11:54 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kansas City to Charlotte
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 807 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 87 1-stop hubs

MCI–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 807 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 47 320, 321, 738, CR7 2h22-2h34 90% Oneworld BA
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (47 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 CLT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,407
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.

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MCI→CLT COU→CLT OMA→CLT
Distance from MCI 138 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 61 7 35
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 14m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
807 mi / 1,299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 34m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

MCI–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance807 mi / 1,299 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 48 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 34m. The route covers 807 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from MCI to CLT. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, ADS, USA, YIP, HSV, PDK, TTN, PIE, PTK, OKC, CMH, ORL, OMA, AGS, HOU, PGD, ALB, MHH, APF, CAK, FMY, APA, PBI, MHT, NAS, SCF, GCM, PLS, MBJ, SBA, SNA, PSP, SMF, YYC, BFI, YVR, LIR, CUN, SJD, PDX, PUJ, SLC, ATL, YHZ, DFW, IAH, MDW, DAL, ORD, CLE, DTW, MIA, AUS, JFK, EWR, STL, SDF, SFO, BNA, MSY, BWI, DEN, MKE, SAN, MCO, IAD, LGA, DCA, RDU, TPA, CVG, PHL, VPS, PNS, SAT, IND, BOS, MSP, PHX, LAX, LAS, SEA, FLL, SRQ, ECP, COU and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU, OMA and SGF. 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 CLT

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to CLT ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 807 miles (1,299 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Omaha (OMA) and Springfield (SGF).