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

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1,036 mi airlines 42/wk
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BA5404
BA British
E75S
9:50 AM
EDT TB
12:08 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4382
AA American
E75S
10:01 AM
EDT TC
12:19 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2913
AA American
319
10:50 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA371
AA American
319
7:46 PM
EDT
9:56 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EI7583
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TF
10:28 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5534
AA American
CR9
8:31 PM
EDT TF
10:44 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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BA4873
BA British
CR9
5:15 AM
EDT
9:03 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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EI7366
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
5:51 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5545
AA American
CR9
5:51 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5205
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA362
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4382
AA American
E75L
12:50 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7367
EI Aer Lingus
E75
12:50 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2913
AA American
319
1:40 PM
EDT
5:24 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5618
AA American
CR9
4:51 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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BA2404
BA British
CR9
4:51 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Kansas City
3 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,036 mi 3h 10m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

PHL–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 62 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 28 319, CR9, E75S 3h10-3h18 50% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 E75S 3h18 50% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 CR9 3h13 50%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (35 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 17%)
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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,816
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
PHL → MCI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MCI delays →

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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 42 1 14
Flight time 3h 10m 1h 17m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,036 mi / 1,667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m 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 10m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights42 out / 64 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 10m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,036 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MCI. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CLE, BED, CID, ABE, CVG, YIP, DPA, LIT, GSP, BHM, EGE, PIE, EYW, ABQ, SAT, PLS, GCM, HOU, JFK, MBJ, LIR, IAD, VNY, PUJ, LGA, EWR, ATL, CLT, STL, MDW, ORD, BNA, DTW, MKE, AUS, DCA, MSP, MCO, BOS, MSY, IAH, DFW, DEN, TPA, RDU, IND, DAL, MIA, FLL, PNS, PHX, RSW, LAX, LAS, SFO, SLC, SAN, CUN, SRQ, SEA and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, British Airways and Aer Lingus. With 42 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 10 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,667 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 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).