Phoenix to Kansas City (PHX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h12-2h30 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 28 | 738, CR7, E75, E75L | 2h42-3h05 | Oneworld | AS | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→MCI | AZA→MCI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 12m | 2h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
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 American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to MCI ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MTJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA).