Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale (MKC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3804
UA United
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3804
UA United
7M9
2:00 PM
EDT T1
4:15 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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
IAH Houston 6h 33m UA ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
EWR Newark 11h 34m UA ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LGA New York 15h 24m UA AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 21h 26m UA ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte ~5h 11m LF AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 12m MX B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLE Cleveland ~6h 10m ADF9UA Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BWI Baltimore ~6h 25m F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 44m UA CMF9SN Dulles (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 16m DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,230 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

MKC–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,230 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKC–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 2h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 FLL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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 → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → MKC
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MKC→FLL MCI→FLL SGF→FLL
Distance from MKC 14 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 1 11
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 5m 3h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,230 mi / 1,979 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MKC–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,230 mi / 1,979 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,230 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MKC to FLL: United Airlines.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, SGF 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 FLL

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

MKC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to FLL is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,230 miles (1,979 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Springfield (SGF) and Omaha (OMA).