Phoenix to Kansas City (PHX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,042 mi airlines 106/wk
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Flight Schedule 57 flights Verified 5h ago
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WN3437
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MST T4
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN3814
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 AM
MST T4
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3219
AA American
738
8:49 AM
MST T4
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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F94074
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:50 AM
MST T3
1:24 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN3815
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
MST T4
1:20 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2517
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
MST T4
2:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3017
WN Southwest
7S7
11:25 AM
MST T4
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN301
WN Southwest
7M8
11:35 AM
MST T4
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2683
WN Southwest
738
11:50 AM
MST T4
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2775
WN Southwest
B38M
12:30 PM
MST T4
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3691
AA American
E75
12:30 PM
MST T4
5:11 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2142
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
MST T4
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4706
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
MST T4
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3656
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
MST T4
6:50 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1121
WN Southwest
7M8
3:24 PM
MST T4
7:52 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4885
AA American
E75
3:36 PM
MST T4
8:39 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS4392
AS Alaska
E75
3:36 PM
MST T4
8:39 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN1246
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MST T4
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1056
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
MST T4
10:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4765
WN Southwest
738
6:20 PM
MST T4
10:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4533
WN Southwest
738
6:25 PM
MST T4
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2943
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 PM
MST T4
11:37 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3783
AA American
E70
7:17 PM
MST T4
11:57 PM+1
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA4924
AA American
E75
7:27 PM
MST T4
12:28 AM+1
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN223
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 PM
MST T4
12:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN343
WN Southwest
73H
8:25 PM
MST T4
12:50 AM+1
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2873
WN Southwest
73H
9:10 PM
MST T4
1:35 AM+1
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1435
WN Southwest
B38M
9:25 PM
MST T4
1:50 AM+1
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN872
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2150
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2597
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2266
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4760
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA3764
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
MST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA4914
AA American
E75
8:05 AM
EDT
9:11 AM
MST
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS4006
AS Alaska
E75
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3932
AA American
E75
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2684
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN426
WN Southwest
738
9:05 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN557
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4705
WN Southwest
73H
11:20 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1323
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
EDT
1:20 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2964
WN Southwest
B38M
1:04 PM
EDT
1:32 PM
MST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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F91981
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:19 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
MST
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN3243
WN Southwest
B38M
2:50 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA3219
AA American
738
2:56 PM
EDT
3:27 PM
MST
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN250
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2223
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4786
WN Southwest
738
4:40 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3691
AA American
E75
5:41 PM
EDT
6:56 PM
MST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1776
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 PM
EDT
6:18 PM
MST
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN174
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1486
WN Southwest
7M8
6:33 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
MST
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN8817
WN Southwest
8:13 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
MST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN3266
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3527
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3074
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Phoenix to Kansas City
4 carriers, 106 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 106 Flights/wk 1,042 mi 1h 28m nonstop +3h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

PHX–MCI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 73 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h28-2h35 100%
AA American Airlines 27 738, E70, E75 2h40-3h03 100% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 5 A20N 2h34 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 E75 3h03 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20NF9
B38MWN
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (78 flights/wk, 74%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (28 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to MCI direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
28
Nonstop flights
106
Outbound / wk
114
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,968
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
PHX → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
MCI → PHX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 3h 3m.
Getting to PHX

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

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Flight time1h 28m to 3h 3m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights106 out / 114 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 3h 3m. The route covers 1,042 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 106 nonstop flights per week from PHX to MCI. The return direction has about 114 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, APA, SUS, EGE, SNA, OKC, LIT, CID, CVG, CLE, BHM, DPA, SMF, TEB, VNY, HPN, PIT, LRD, SRQ, SAN, AUS, LAX, DFW, DAL, CLT, DEN, ATL, SLC, IAD, BNA, BWI, HOU, SEA, ORD, MDW, STL, MSP, IND, LAS, MSY, IAH, MCO, PDX, TPA, DTW, PHL, ABQ, DCA, MKE, EWR, RDU, FLL, SAT, SFO, BOS, JFK, MIA, RSW, SJD and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from MCI to PHX 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 PHX to MCI

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to MCI ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.