Tampa to Kansas City (TPA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,048 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 16 | 7M8, B38M | 2h34-2h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→MCI | PIE→MCI | SRQ→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 34m | 3h |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
TPA–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to MCI
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to MCI ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,687 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).