Kansas City to Newark (MKC–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKC Airport Page →
1,085 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 28m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3754
UA United
7M9
8:21 PM
CDT
12:21 AM+1
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3751
UA United
7M9
12:55 PM
EDT TC
3:10 PM
CDT
3h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LGA New York 4h 31m UA UA New York (LGA) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 33m UA SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 52m UA ACADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark flights
IAH Houston 8h 43m UA EKNKNZ Houston (IAH) to Newark flights
BWI Baltimore ~4h 41m MTN Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights
BKL Cleveland ~5h UA Cleveland (BKL) to Newark flights
CLE Cleveland ~5h 3m ACDLOS Cleveland (CLE) to Newark flights
PTK Pontiac ~5h 5m UA Pontiac (PTK) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte ~5h 13m LF AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 23m UA AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Newark
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,085 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

MKC–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,085 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKC–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 3h Star Alliance
GXA GXA 0
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (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, MKC to EWR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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
MKC → EWR
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
EWR → MKC
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric MKC→EWR MCI→EWR LNK→EWR
Distance from MKC 14 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 1 22
Flight time 3h 2h 53m 2h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

MKC–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,085 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MKC to EWR: United Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include LaGuardia, Denver and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from EWR to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, LNK and 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 MKC to EWR

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to EWR is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Denver and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).