Kansas City to Denver (MKC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MKC–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 540 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 7M9 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→DEN | MCI→DEN | COU→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 195 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 13m | 2h 21m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
MKC–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to DEN
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MKC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to DEN is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Joplin (JLN).