Kansas City to Columbia (MCI–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Columbia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 138 mi 1h 12m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

MCI–COU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 138 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – 1h12 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 COU direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
215
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
138 mi / 222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m.
Facts

MCI–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance138 mi / 222 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take approximately 1h 12m. The route covers 138 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MCI to COU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, STL, OKC, MDW, BNA, IND, ATL, MCO, MIA, PHX, VNY, PBI, DFW, CLT, DEN, ORD and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 COU

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to COU ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 138 miles (222 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.