Direct flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City
6 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ABQ to MCI.
Flight time: about 1h37m nonstop
Flying back? Kansas City → Albuquerque · 8 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Albuquerque local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1242 | 9:45a | 1h37m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1124 | 3:25p | 1h35m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1124 | 3:50p | 1h39m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
What to expect on Southwest from Albuquerque to Kansas City
One airline flies this nonstop. What the fare does and does not include, and when it goes.
| Compare | 
Southwest
|
|---|---|
| Flights a week | 6 |
| Days | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Departures | 9:45a – 3:50p |
| Flight time | 1h37m |
| Fare model | Low cost |
| Loyalty program | Rapid Rewards |
| Alliance | None |
| Cabins | Basic · Choice · Choice Preferred · Choice Extra |
| Carry-on bag | Included |
| First checked bag | Extra fee |
| Seat selection | Fee on the lowest fare |
| Wi-Fi | Paid |
Schedule from the week sampled October 2026. Airline policies as published, October 2026 — fees and inclusions change, so confirm with the airline before booking.
The route
One hop: ABQ → MCIDrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) has 6 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ABQ and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 1h37m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Kansas City to Albuquerque?
Yes — 8 nonstop flights a week from Kansas City (MCI) back to Albuquerque (ABQ) on American and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.