Kansas City to Las Vegas (MCI–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCI–LAS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h52-3h10 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 2 | 320 | 3h29 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | 3h13 | Star Alliance | – | |
| XE JSX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→LAS | MHK→LAS | COU→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 105 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 1h 26m | 4h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
MCI–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to LAS
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and JSX. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to LAS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,829 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Columbia (COU) and Omaha (OMA).