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

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Kansas City to Newark
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,085 mi 2h 22m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

MKC–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,085 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKC–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
STL ~4h 41m BNA ~5h 6m YYZ ~5h 6m BWI ~5h 13m PHL ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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 → EWR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
EWR → MKC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Alternatives

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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 14 –
Flight time 2h 22m 3h 2h 32m
Kansas City (MCI) to Newark flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Newark flights · Omaha (OMA) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Newark is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKC–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 2h 22m. The route covers 1,085 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to EWR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, BNA, YYZ, BWI, PHL, RDU, OMA, IND, IAD, MSY, ORD, CHS, MEM, HOU, MCO, SRQ, DEN, FLL, MIA, AUS, BZN, SAT, SLC, LAS, PHX, SNA, PSP, SAN, LAX, UVF and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, LNK and OMA. 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 EWR

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

MKC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to EWR ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,747 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 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), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).