Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale (MCI–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,243 mi airlines 24/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 12h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2025
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN690
WN Southwest
B38M
9:02 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3192
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3437
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK3206
NK Spirit
32S
12:24 PM
EDT TB
4:19 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4081
WN Southwest
738
7:55 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1121
WN Southwest
738
8:25 PM
EDT
12:20 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1434
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT T1
11:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK3205
NK Spirit
32S
9:09 AM
EDT T4
11:29 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2974
WN Southwest
B38M
9:31 AM
EDT T1
11:47 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2963
WN Southwest
73H
9:44 AM
EDT T1
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN174
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
EDT T1
5:45 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3464
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 PM
EDT T1
12:10 AM+1
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,243 mi 2h 55m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

MCI–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,243 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 737, 738, 7M8, B38M 2h55-3h53 75%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 32S 2h55 75%
Aircraft on this route
32S Airbus A321 – NK
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (24 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 FLL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,960
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 → FLL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
60%
Return
FLL → MCI
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MCI→FLL OMA→FLL DSM→FLL
Distance from MCI 152 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 24 1 6
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 20m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 53m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MCI–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 53m. The route covers 1,243 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from MCI to FLL. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, MHH, HSV, RSW, SUS, CMH, PTK, PLS, MHT, CUN, LIR, SNA, VNY, YYC, YVR, JFK, PUJ, STL, ATL, TPA, MCO, SLC, AUS, DTW, DAL, IAH, MIA, MDW, HOU, BWI, CVG, DEN, MSY, CLT, DFW, ORD, EWR, SAT, BNA, PHL, PHX, LGA, PDX, BOS, IAD, IND, LAX, MSP, SFO, DCA, LAS, RDU, SEA, MKE, PGD, SAN and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA 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 FLL

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to FLL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).