TPA → MCIUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Tampa to Kansas City

1,048 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tampa to Kansas City at a glance

1,048 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~94 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) cover 1,048 miles (1,686 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 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 Tampa to Kansas City covers 1,048 miles (1,686 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
TPA (0 mi)MCI (1,048 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,048 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Tampa → Kansas City. All are direct routes.

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

How far is Tampa from Kansas City by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1,048 miles (1,686 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 Tampa to Kansas City?

The average nonstop flight time from TPA 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 Tampa to Kansas City?

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

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Route insights: Tampa → Kansas City

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
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
2 airlines fly direct — rank 30 of 68 routes from Tampa
Airline network
WN: 36 destinations from TPA; FL: 26 destinations from TPA
Alternative origin airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 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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