Direct flights from Denver to Kansas City
98 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DEN to MCI.
Flight time: about 1h19m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Denver local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1956 | 6:02a | 1h23m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1956 | 6:08a | 1h16m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1956 | 6:15a | 1h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1713 | 7:06a | 1h19m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1713 | 7:24a | 1h24m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5826 | 7:39a | 55m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA778 | 7:48a | 1h16m | Sat |
| Frontier FFT4828 | 7:52a | 1h8m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1371 | 7:55a | 1h24m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4756 | 8:12a | 1h12m | Tue–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4756 | 8:20a | 1h12m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1371 | 8:22a | 1h20m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4756 | 8:27a | 1h12m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1371 | 8:41a | 1h24m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA778 | 8:50a | 1h22m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3442 | 8:58a | 1h23m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA358 | 9:39a | 1h21m | Mon |
| United UAL2159 | 10:04a | 1h12m | Sat |
| United UAL2159 | 10:07a | 1h12m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2159 | 10:34a | 1h15m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1547 | 11:23a | 1h25m | Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3294 | 11:26a | 1h21m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1547 | 11:34a | 1h22m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1547 | 11:36a | 1h23m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1547 | 12:24p | 1h11m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1713 | 12:38p | 1h23m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2747 | 12:46p | 1h22m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1713 | 12:52p | 1h16m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL586 | 1:38p | 1h12m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL586 | 1:48p | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2747 | 1:53p | 1h23m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2747 | 2:36p | 1h23m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA523 | 3:03p | 1h20m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA523 | 3:22p | 1h22m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA523 | 3:45p | 1h22m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4760 | 3:50p | 1h10m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4760 | 3:55p | 1h12m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2772 | 4:48p | 1h21m | Mon |
| Frontier FFT3376 | 4:58p | 1h8m | Tue |
| Frontier FFT3376 | 5:07p | 1h16m | Mon, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2772 | 5:13p | 1h23m | Thu |
| Frontier FFT3376 | 5:19p | 1h13m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2772 | 5:46p | 1h23m | Fri |
| United UAL1374 | 6:02p | 1h14m | Tue |
| United UAL1374 | 6:10p | 1h14m | Thu, Sun |
| United UAL1374 | 6:15p | 1h23m | Wed |
| United UAL1374 | 6:26p | 1h44m | Mon, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2772 | 6:37p | 1h8m | Sun |
| United UAL1374 | 6:46p | 1h12m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA358 | 6:56p | 1h7m | Wed |
| Frontier FFT3376 | 7:00p | 1h11m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3425 | 7:11p | 1h13m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA203 | 7:20p | 1h19m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA358 | 7:22p | 1h22m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA358 | 7:26p | 1h9m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA203 | 7:55p | 1h25m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA358 | 8:23p | 1h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA203 | 8:38p | 1h28m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4658 | 8:41p | 1h21m | Tue |
| United UAL1596 | 8:53p | 1h13m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3442 | 8:54p | 1h19m | Mon |
| United UAL1596 | 9:01p | 1h14m | Mon |
| United UAL1596 | 9:06p | 1h15m | Thu |
| United UAL1596 | 9:25p | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3442 | 9:26p | 1h25m | Thu |
| United UAL1596 | 9:42p | 1h14m | Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4566 | 9:45p | 1h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4658 | 9:52p | 1h21m | Wed |
| United UAL1596 | 9:55p | 1h12m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3442 | 11:01p | 1h27m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)
Denver International Airport (DEN) has 98 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Frontier, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DEN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Denver to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 1h19m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Kansas City?
Driving from Denver to Kansas City takes about 8h 35m, covering roughly 606 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h19m.