Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,036 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA5404+1
BA British
E75S
9:50 AM
EDT TB
12:08 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA1056
AA American
319
10:35 AM
EDT
12:47 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA926
AA American
319
10:35 AM
EDT
12:47 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA1378
AA American
319
10:35 AM
EDT
12:47 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA3130
AA American
11:08 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2913
AA American
319
12:30 PM
EDT TB
2:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2875
AA American
319
2:29 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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MH9403
MH Malaysia
319
2:29 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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MH9408
MH Malaysia
319
2:29 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5649
AA American
CR9
3:10 PM
EDT TF
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2901
AA American
319
5:51 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA371
AA American
319
7:46 PM
EDT
9:56 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MH9442+1
MH Malaysia
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TF
10:28 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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EI7366cs
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:00 AM
CDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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BA4873cs
BA British
319
6:00 AM
CDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA362+2
AA American
319
6:00 AM
CDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA946
AA American
319
7:35 AM
CDT
11:22 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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EI7367+1
EI Aer Lingus
E75
12:50 PM
CDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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MH9547+1
MH Malaysia
E75L
12:50 PM
CDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4178+1
IB Iberia
E75L
12:50 PM
CDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA926
AA American
319
1:35 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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BA4366
BA British
319
1:35 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA1378
AA American
319
1:35 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1056
AA American
319
1:35 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA2913
AA American
319
3:28 PM
CDT
7:11 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2404cs
BA British
CR9
4:51 PM
CDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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MH9408
MH Malaysia
319
5:21 PM
CDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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MH9403
MH Malaysia
319
5:21 PM
CDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2875
AA American
319
5:21 PM
CDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1917
BA British
319
5:21 PM
CDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5618+1
AA American
CR9
6:12 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Kansas City
1 carrier, 70 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 1,036 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 92 1-stop hubs

PHL–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI, IB, MH 49 319, CR9 3h05-3h18 81% Oneworld BA, EI, IB, MH
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, MH
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, MH
E75S Embraer E175 STD – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (49 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, PHL to MCI direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,822
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.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric PHL→MCI ABE→MCI EWR→MCI
Distance from PHL 55 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 70 28
Flight time 3h 5m 1h 17m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 18m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights70 out / 112 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,036 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MCI. The return direction has about 112 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, ERI, CLE, YIP, SUS, PWK, CID, ABE, BED, LIT, PTK, CVG, YHM, PIT, USA, SAV, LGA, DPA, YYZ, EWR, GSP, BHM, SFB, ADS, OKC, JAX, NAS, GPT, HOU, EGE, JFK, PIE, PGD, SCF, EYW, ABQ, LRM, ELP, VNY, GCM, SNA, PLS, MBJ, SXM, LIR, IAD, ECP, PUJ, CUN, DTW, SDF, RSW, STL, ATL, AUS, ORD, BNA, IAH, CHS, CLT, RDU, POZ, MDW, TPA, DCA, MSP, IND, MCO, MKE, SAT, DFW, BOS, DEN, SAN, PHX, SLC, PNS, DAL, MIA, MSY, FLL, LAS, LAX, SFO, PDX, ICT, DSM, OMA, VPS, SEA and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from MCI to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABE, EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to MCI

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MCI ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,667 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).