Kansas City to Denver (MKC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 540 mi 2h 30m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and DEN, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
STL ~4h 41m OMA ~4h 49m BNA ~5h 38m SGF ~5h 49m OKC ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
277
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
MKC → DEN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → MKC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MKC→DEN MCI→DEN COU→DEN
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 1
Weekly flights 1 169 7
Flight time 2h 30m 1h 46m 2h 25m
Kansas City (MCI) to Denver flights · Columbia (COU) to Denver flights · Joplin (JLN) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
540 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Denver route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 540 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to DEN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, OMA, BNA, SGF, OKC, BHM, MSY, IND, MEM, SLC, BZN, LAS, HOU, ORD, YYZ, TUS, PSP, PHX, AUS, RDU, SNA, SAT, YEG, SAN, EWR, BWI, CHS, LAX, IAD, PHL, SRQ, MCO, FLL, MIA, IAH and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, COU and JLN. 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 MKC to DEN

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to DEN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Joplin (JLN).