Kansas City to Newark (MCI–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,089 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1969
UA United
B38M
6:00 AM
CDT
9:53 AM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3522
UA United
E7W
3:27 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3475
UA United
E7W
3:27 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1951
NK Spirit
320
4:00 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3402
UA United
E7W
11:58 AM
EDT TC
2:10 PM
CDT
3h 12m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1950
NK Spirit
320
12:26 PM
EDT TB
2:56 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3436
UA United
E7W
2:49 PM
EDT TC
5:04 PM
CDT
3h 15m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA406
UA United
7M9
4:45 PM
EDT TC
6:59 PM
CDT
3h 14m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1399
UA United
B38M
9:43 PM
EDT TA
11:59 PM
CDT
3h 16m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 30m AFCREDL ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 34m SYWN MTN Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 34m WN OSUA Indianapolis (IND) to Newark flights
STL St Louis 4h 39m WN OSUA St Louis (STL) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 40m AAWN UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 4h 54m WN UAVJA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 4h 57m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 59m FRGWN UA Milwaukee (MKE) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 5h 3m AVCMLXJ AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 8m AFDLKE DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to Newark
4 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,089 mi 3h 2m nonstop +1h ahead

MCI–EWR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,089 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 B38M, E7W 2h53-3h03 100% Star Alliance
NK Spirit Airlines 1 320 3h 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
BBQ BBQ 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: BBQ + NK + SY (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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 EWR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,151
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
EWR → MCI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric MCI→EWR OMA→EWR LNK→EWR
Distance from MCI 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 22
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 15m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,089 mi / 1,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

MCI–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,089 mi / 1,753 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights22 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,089 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MCI to EWR: United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Indianapolis.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from EWR to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, LNK and DSM. 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 EWR

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to EWR is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,089 miles (1,753 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Lincoln (LNK) and Des Moines (DSM).