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

MKC Airport Page →
1,085 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IAH Houston ~6h 51m UA NZOSSN Houston (IAH) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,085 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

MKC–EWR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,085 miles in 2h 21m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 21m 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 2h 21m 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 time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,085 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MKC to EWR: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to EWR is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,747 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).