Kansas City to Orlando (MKC–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,060 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 54m UA ADF9NH Houston (IAH) to Orlando flights
DEN Denver 7h 30m UA ACADAV Denver (DEN) to Orlando flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 42m UA B6LXJWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando flights
EWR Newark 11h 32m UA ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Orlando flights
LGA New York 15h 39m UA AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Orlando flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 59m LF AAF9G3 Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 59m WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Orlando flights
PTK Pontiac ~5h 12m Pontiac (PTK) to Orlando flights
CLE Cleveland ~5h 52m ADAVCM Cleveland (CLE) to Orlando flights
BWI Baltimore ~6h 5m F9NKWN Baltimore (BWI) to Orlando flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,060 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

MKC–MCO had nonstop service from Mexicana, 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 1,060 miles in 2h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
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 → MCO
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
MCO → MKC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric MKC→MCO MCI→MCO SGF→MCO
Distance from MKC 14 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 33
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 16m 2h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
1,060 mi / 1,706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

MKC–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance1,060 mi / 1,706 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Orlando International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,060 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKC to MCO: Mexicana. 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 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Denver and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from MCO to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, SGF and LNK. 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 MCO

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) had nonstop service from Mexicana, 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 MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to MCO is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,060 miles (1,706 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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