Kansas City to Denver (MCI–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCI–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 56 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h37-2h21 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 53 | 320, 738, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h55-2h13 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 2h05 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h 21m | 2h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 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 Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to DEN is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 281 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Joplin (JLN) and Omaha (OMA).