Kansas City to Memphis (MCI–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCI Airport Page →
393 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
DAL Dallas 3h 40m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 3h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 6m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
HOU Houston 4h 15m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 32m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 34m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 41m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 4h 41m CMNZUA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
393 mi 1h 14m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and MEM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MCI Routes MEM Routes MCI Live Flights MEM Live Flights MCI Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
BNA ~3h 30m DAL ~3h 40m MDW ~3h 45m ATL ~4h 5m DFW ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,239
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → MEM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
93%
Return
MEM → MCI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MCI→MEM OMA→MEM SGF→MEM
Distance from MCI – 152 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 1h 14m 2h 39m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Memphis flights · Springfield (SGF) to Memphis flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Memphis is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
393 mi / 633 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance393 mi / 633 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 393 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCI to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to MEM is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 393 miles (633 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Springfield (SGF) and Des Moines (DSM).