Kansas City to Tampa (MCI–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCI–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,048 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h14-2h42 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→TPA | OMA→TPA | DSM→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 152 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 14m | 3h | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
MCI–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to TPA
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MCI to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to TPA ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,687 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).