Kansas City to Philadelphia (MCI–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,036 mi airlines 64/wk
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BA4873
BA British
CR9
5:15 AM
EDT
9:03 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7366
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
5:51 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5545
AA American
CR9
5:51 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5205
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA362
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4382
AA American
E75L
12:50 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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EI7367
EI Aer Lingus
E75
12:50 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2913
AA American
319
1:40 PM
EDT
5:24 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5618
AA American
CR9
4:51 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2404
BA British
CR9
4:51 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5404
BA British
E75S
9:50 AM
EDT TB
12:08 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4382
AA American
E75S
10:01 AM
EDT TC
12:19 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2913
AA American
319
10:50 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA371
AA American
319
7:46 PM
EDT
9:56 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EI7583
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TF
10:28 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5534
AA American
CR9
8:31 PM
EDT TF
10:44 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Kansas City to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 1,036 mi 2h 44m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

MCI–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 319, CR9, E75L 2h44-2h48 100% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 CR9 2h48 100% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 14 CR9, E75 2h48 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – EI
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (50 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: EI (14 flights/wk, 22%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,688
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
45%
Return
PHL → MCI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric MCI→PHL OMA→PHL
Distance from MCI 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 64 1
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 2h 48m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

MCI–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Flight time2h 44m to 2h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights64 out / 42 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 2h 48m. The route covers 1,036 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from MCI to PHL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, CMH, SAT, JFK, MHT, HOU, PLS, SCF, PDX, PSP, VNY, DCA, LIR, CUN, SRQ, CVG, PUJ, ORD, RSW, MCO, DTW, ATL, FLL, BNA, MIA, DFW, MSP, MDW, DEN, AUS, RDU, IAD, CLT, STL, ZRH, TPA, BOS, SLC, DAL, MSY, SEA, MKE, LAX, PHX, IAH, IND, LAS, SFO, SAN and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 PHL

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to PHL ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,667 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).