Phoenix to Kansas City (PHX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 66 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h23-2h40 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 21 | 320 | 2h44-2h46 | Oneworld | AS | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→MCI | AZA→MCI | FLG→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 2m | 2h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to MCI
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to MCI is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Albuquerque International Sunport and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA), Flagstaff (FLG) and Yuma (YUM).