Kansas City to New York (MCI–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL5262
DL Delta
CR9
10:47 AM
EDT TM
2:21 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9960
DL Delta
8:31 AM
EDT
10:32 AM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2594
AF Air France
CR9
4:50 PM
EDT T4
7:19 PM
EDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5408
DL Delta
CR9
4:50 PM
EDT T4
7:19 PM
EDT
2h 29m
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 New York
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,110 mi 3h 34m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

MCI–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and El Al lead the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 3h34 100% SkyTeam
LY El Al 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: LY (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 JFK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,969
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 → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
JFK → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New York is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,110 mi / 1,786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

MCI–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,110 mi / 1,786 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 3h 34m. The route covers 1,110 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and El Al.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MCI to JFK. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BWI, LGA, CMH, PLS, MSY, IAH, YYC, YVR, PSP, SNA, LIR, CUN, PUJ, ATL, SJD, RSW, EWR, ORD, CVG, MIA, DTW, PHL, MCO, DCA, TPA, DEN, SLC, BOS, CLT, MKE, RDU, SRQ, ZRH, BNA, PDX, AUS, MSP, FLL, IAD, DFW, PHX, SAN, LAS, LAX, SFO, IND, SEA, SAT and VPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 JFK

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and El Al. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to JFK ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,786 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.