Outbound
2 hours
Return
2 hours
Daily Flights
5-7
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Denver is 1 hour behind Kansas City (Mountain vs Central Time).
About this route
Kansas City to Denver flights
Kansas City to Denver is a popular Great Plains corridor serving business travelers and ski enthusiasts. Southwest operates the most frequencies, with Frontier and United competing. Kansas City's new single-terminal airport (opened 2023) has dramatically improved the departure experience.
The 1-hour timezone shift is straightforward. Denver's distance from downtown means landing alerts are especially useful for timing pickup — DEN sits 25 miles out, and the drive can take 35-45 minutes depending on traffic.
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FAQ
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How long is the MCI to DEN flight?
About 2 hours in both directions.
Which airlines fly this route?
Southwest, Frontier, and United all serve MCI-DEN.
Is Kansas City's airport convenient?
Yes, the new single-terminal KCI opened in 2023 and is a major upgrade for departures and arrivals.
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