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Cheap flights from Phoenix to Kansas City

1,042 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Phoenix to Kansas City at a glance

1,042 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~94 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) cover 1,042 miles (1,676 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Phoenix to Kansas City covers 1,042 miles (1,677 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
PHX (0 mi)MCI (1,042 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,042 miles. Direct carriers include AA, US and WN.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Phoenix → Kansas City. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
USDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Phoenix → Kansas City: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while US and WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Phoenix to Kansas City — quick answers

How far is Phoenix from Kansas City by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1,042 miles (1,676 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Kansas City?

The average nonstop flight time from PHX to MCI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Phoenix to Kansas City?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, US, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Phoenix → Kansas City

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~94 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kansas City — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 36 of 90 routes from Phoenix
Airline network
AA: 74 destinations from PHX; US: 74 destinations from PHX; WN: 46 destinations from PHX
Alternative origin airports
LAS (Las Vegas, 255 mi); PSP (Palm Springs, 260 mi); TIJ (Tijuana, 294 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OMA (Omaha, 152 mi); DSM (Des Moines, 164 mi); ICT (Wichita, 187 mi)
Nearby destinations
Omaha, United States (152 mi); Des Moines, United States (164 mi); Wichita, United States (187 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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