Newark (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
United Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,092-mile flight takes about 3h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,092 mi · 1,757 km
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying EWR to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 10,031 | 3h 7m |
| Republic Airline | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 25,063 | 3h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to MCI flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 2:25pm and the last at 9:44pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3436United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:25pm | 4:40pm | 31 | 83% |
| UA 1399United Airlines | 9:44pm | 11:59pm | 31 | 61% |
Is EWR to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 496 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (92%), those around 9pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 496 | 79% | 20 min | 3.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 21 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 65 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 153 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 36 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 45 | 91% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 165 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 56 | 4,372 | |
| September 2025 | 55 | 3,747 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 3,906 | |
| November 2025 | 53 | 3,636 | |
| December 2025 | 32 | 1,977 | |
| March 2026 | 1 | 173 | |
| April 2026 | 49 | 2,908 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 4,194 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 5,339 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 5,185 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.