Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI, IB, MH | 49 | 319, CR9 | 3h05-3h18 | Oneworld | BA, EI, IB, MH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Philadelphia
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).