Orlando to Kansas City (MCO–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,073 mi airlines 34/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2800
WN Southwest
B38M
6:25 AM
EDT TA
8:21 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK980
NK Spirit
32B
7:30 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3140
WN Southwest
738
8:45 AM
EDT TA
10:50 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4630
WN Southwest
73H
11:45 AM
EDT TA
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3515
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
EDT TA
3:30 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2132
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
EDT TA
4:30 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN223
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
EDT TA
6:55 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4520
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 PM
EDT TA
7:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1738
WN Southwest
5:44 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN675
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
EDT TA
8:40 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3141
WN Southwest
7M8
7:38 PM
EDT TA
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN2542
WN Southwest
738
5:30 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1875
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3041
WN Southwest
B38M
8:31 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK981
NK Spirit
32B
10:35 AM
CDT
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3806
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3891
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1417
WN Southwest
3:57 PM
CDT
6:29 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN799
WN Southwest
7S7
4:56 PM
CDT
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3042
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Orlando to Kansas City
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,073 mi 2h 56m nonstop -1h behind 94 1-stop hubs

MCO–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,073 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h56-3h11 64%
NK Spirit Airlines 6 32B 2h59 64%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (34 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to MCI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,185
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.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric MCO→MCI SFB→MCI TPA→MCI
Distance from MCO 24 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 34 1 17
Flight time 2h 56m 2h 28m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m to 3h 11m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Flight time2h 56m to 3h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 33 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 56m to 3h 11m. The route covers 1,073 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MCO to MCI. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SAV, MSL, MHH, JAX, NAS, CVG, CLE, BHM, LIT, PWK, TPA, PIE, GSP, ERI, YIP, PTK, OKC, EYW, ABE, GPT, SDF, AEX, DPA, GCM, HPN, PIT, ADS, EGE, YOW, TEB, BED, YYZ, RSW, YHM, SCF, VPZ, ABQ, PLS, VNY, MBJ, AZA, SXM, SAL, SNA, PSP, PUJ, ELP, SMF, CUN, IAD, SRQ, JFK, CHS, ATL, DAL, STL, EWR, BNA, ORD, IAH, SFO, FLL, HOU, SAT, MDW, BWI, DFW, MIA, MKE, RDU, CLT, MUC, DCA, DEN, AUS, PNS, BOS, DTW, LGA, MSP, PHX, LAX, IND, MSY, LAS, PHL, PDX, SLC, DSM, SAN, OMA, ICT and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from MCI to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCO to MCI

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to MCI ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,073 miles (1,726 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).