Kansas City to New York (MKC–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MKC–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,101 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 7M9 | 2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→LGA | MCI→LGA | MHK→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 53 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 21m | 1h 24m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: CDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
MKC–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to LGA
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MKC to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to LGA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,101 miles (1,772 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Omaha (OMA).