Kansas City to Denver (MCI–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCI–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 88 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-2h44 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 51 | 320, 738, 739, 7M8, E7W | 1h54-2h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 320, 7M8, E75L | 1h55-2h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 8 | 320, A20N | 2h06-2h23 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 1h46 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→DEN | COU→DEN | JLN→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 138 mi | 149 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 169 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 2h 25m | 2h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
MCI–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to DEN
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 169 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to DEN ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 169 weekly flights outbound and 160 return, totaling 329 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Joplin (JLN) and Omaha (OMA).