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

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404 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 4h 59m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
IAD Dulles 6h 36m AFDLKE → UA Dulles (IAD) to Kansas City flights
IAH Houston 6h 38m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Kansas City flights
EWR Newark 8h 1m DLKESK → UA Newark (EWR) to Kansas City flights
BWI Baltimore 11h 21m DLKESY → UA Baltimore (BWI) to Kansas City flights
CPS Cahokia/St Louis ~3h 40m DL → UA Cahokia/St Louis (CPS) to Kansas City flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~4h 24m AAAFDL → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Kansas City flights
BUF Buffalo ~5h 33m AFDLWS → SGX Buffalo (BUF) to Kansas City flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 34m AAACAF → Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
AUS Austin ~6h AAAFAM → SY Austin (AUS) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 404 mi 1h 25m nonstop

MSP–MKC had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, 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 404 miles in 1h 25m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 91% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 91% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
CPS ~3h 40m PIT ~4h 24m DEN ~4h 59m BUF ~5h 33m ORD ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
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
MSP → MKC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
MKC → MSP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

MSP–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 404 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSP to MKC: Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. 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 1h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Washington Dulles and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from MKC 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 MKC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, 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.

MSP to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MKC is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Washington Dulles and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.