Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale (MCI–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 29m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 2h52 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 1 | 320 | 3h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→FLL | OMA→FLL | DSM→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 152 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 3h 4m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
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 Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MCI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to FLL ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).