Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,048-mile flight takes about 2h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,048 mi · 1,687 km
- Flight time
- 2h 28m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 68%
Airlines flying MCI to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 73,822 | 2h 27m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 2,505 | 2h 40m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to TPA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:50am and the last at 4:35pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4318Southwest Airlines | 10:50am | 2:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2354Southwest Airlines | 1:50pm | 5:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2799Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 7:15pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1403Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 8:10pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MCI to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 667 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 9pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (70%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 640 | 78% | 13 min | 0.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 27 | 82% | 9 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 125 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 99 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 27 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 41 | 90% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 29 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 15 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 26 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 55 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 30 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 87 | 61% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 75 | 64% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 35 | 51% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 39 | 4,805 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,240 | |
| October 2025 | 63 | 6,505 | |
| November 2025 | 58 | 6,525 | |
| December 2025 | 53 | 7,066 | |
| January 2026 | 49 | 5,383 | |
| February 2026 | 49 | 5,423 | |
| March 2026 | 73 | 8,085 | |
| April 2026 | 66 | 7,211 | |
| May 2026 | 66 | 7,917 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 6,904 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 6,423 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.