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

MCI Airport Page →
1,243 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3612
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5030
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2510
WN Southwest
738
10:10 AM
CDT
2:20 PM
EDT
3h 10m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN833
WN Southwest
7M8
12:50 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2566
WN Southwest
1:13 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 17m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN379
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN121
WN Southwest
737
2:50 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5108
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 5m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1540
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 AM
EDT T1
7:15 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3875
WN Southwest
B38M
9:30 AM
EDT T1
11:35 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3866
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1776
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
EDT T1
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2090
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
EDT T1
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN759
WN Southwest
73H
4:50 PM
EDT T1
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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
STL St Louis 4h 35m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m WNXSR ADG4NK Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 4h 40m WN B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 46m AAAFAM ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 15m AABA AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DAL Dallas 5h 30m WN CREWN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston 5h 32m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PNS Pensacola 5h 32m WN EJAMXNK Pensacola (PNS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,243 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

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 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 11 737, 738, 7M8, B38M 3h05-3h17 40%
NK Spirit Airlines 0 40%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (11 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
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,668
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
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
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 SGF→FLL
Distance from MCI 152 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 1
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 29m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
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 time3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,243 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCI to FLL: Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Orlando.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
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, SGF 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 Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to FLL is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Springfield (SGF) and Des Moines (DSM).