Direct flights from Kansas City to Tampa
14 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to TPA.
Flight time: about 2h16m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4796 | 5:12a | 2h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4796 | 5:20a | 2h19m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA4796 | 5:25a | 2h16m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1504 | 6:06a | 2h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4796 | 6:38a | 2h14m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA611 | 8:03p | 2h14m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA457 | 8:16p | 2h26m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA611 | 8:29p | 2h7m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA457 | 9:32p | 2h18m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA457 | 9:35p | 2h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA457 | 9:50p | 2h13m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA457 | 10:52p | 2h16m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Tampa (TPA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Tampa?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 2h16m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Tampa?
Driving from Kansas City to Tampa takes about 18h 28m behind the wheel — roughly 1,255 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h16m.