Milwaukee to Kansas City (MKE–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1323
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3258
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2368
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1425
WN Southwest
7M8
2:10 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1573
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN824
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3442
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3326
WN Southwest
737
2:35 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1195
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2315
WN Southwest
737
3:55 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to Kansas City
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 435 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

MKE–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 435 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 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, MKE to MCI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to MCI.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,386
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
MKE → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric MKE→MCI ORD→MCI MDW→MCI
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 12 284 80
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 39m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
435 mi / 700 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.

MKE–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance435 mi / 700 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 435 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MKE to MCI. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, IND, YIP, EGE, APA, TEB, BED, OKC, MSY, IAD, RDU, PIE, LRD, PLS, MBJ, CUN, JFK, SLC, MSP, ATL, AUS, ORD, MIA, BNA, STL, PHL, MDW, DCA, IAH, BWI, EWR, CLT, PHX, DEN, DFW, TPA, MCO, LGA, DAL, LAS, DTW, SRQ, BOS, RSW, FLL, SAN, SEA and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from MCI to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 MKE to MCI

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to MCI ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 435 miles (700 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).