Minneapolis to Kansas City (MSP–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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393 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL3867
DL Delta
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
8:41 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1877
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
CDT T1
8:34 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5118
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3751
DL Delta
E75L
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5099
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3544
DL Delta
E7W
12:50 PM
CDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3933
DL Delta
E7W
1:25 PM
CDT T1
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3944
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3522
AF Air France
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1657
DL Delta
717
9:30 PM
CDT T1
11:03 PM+1
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1635
DL Delta
717
7:09 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3867
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 AM
EDT
10:59 AM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1877
DL Delta
739
9:39 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2975
AF Air France
717
11:25 AM
EDT
12:57 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5118
DL Delta
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5099
DL Delta
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2969
AF Air France
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3068
AF Air France
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3751
DL Delta
E75L
12:17 PM
EDT TM
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3544
DL Delta
E7W
3:10 PM
EDT
4:48 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3933
DL Delta
E7W
3:45 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3944
DL Delta
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TM
8:21 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Kansas City
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 393 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

MSP–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 393 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 52 717, 739, CR9, E75L, E7W 1h33-1h46 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR9 1h35 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (59 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to MCI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,124
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
MSP → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
393 mi / 632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m to 1h 46m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance393 mi / 632 km
Flight time1h 33m to 1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 70 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 33m to 1h 46m. The route covers 393 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MCI. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, APA, CLE, CVG, VPZ, EGE, YIP, OKC, TEB, SCF, BED, GCM, SMF, PLS, LIR, HOU, VPS, IAD, JFK, STL, ORD, SUS, ATL, BNA, EWR, SRQ, AUS, MDW, MIA, PHL, PGD, DEN, BWI, IAH, DTW, MKE, RDU, PHX, DFW, DAL, SLC, CLT, IND, SJD, DCA, LGA, LAX, TPA, SEA, MCO, LAS, SFO, SAN, RSW, BOS, PIE, SAT, FLL, MSY, PDX, CUN, PUJ and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from MCI to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to MCI

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MCI ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 393 miles (632 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.