Kansas City to Tucson (MKC–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,036 mi 3h 53m nonstop -3h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and TUS, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
OKC ~5h 32m OMA ~5h 46m AUS ~6h 8m LAS ~6h 18m PHX ~6h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → TUS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
TUS → MKC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric MKC→TUS OMA→TUS
Distance from MKC – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 3h 53m 2h 42m
Omaha (OMA) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m.
Facts

MKC–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 3h 53m. The route covers 1,036 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to TUS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, OMA, AUS, LAS, PHX, DEN, SAT, HOU, SNA, SLC, BZN, SAN, LAX, YEG, ORD, YYZ, SRQ, MIA, DAL and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
Nearby alternatives include 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 TUS

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to TUS ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,667 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).