Kansas City to Philadelphia (MKC–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between MKC and PHL, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→PHL | MCI→PHL | OMA→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 2h 44m | 2h 19m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
MKC–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to PHL
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
MKC to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to PHL ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,659 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI) and Omaha (OMA).