Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale (MCI–FLL) — 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–FLL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,243 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h55-3h | – | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 3 | 7M8 | 3h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 777 | 2h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→FLL | OMA→FLL | SGF→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 152 mi | 159 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 14m | 3h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MCI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to FLL is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Springfield (SGF) and Des Moines (DSM).