Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,072-mile flight takes about 2h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,072 mi · 1,725 km
- Flight time
- 2h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying MCO to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 29 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 173,550 | 2h 57m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 33,902 | 2h 59m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,577 | 3h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to MCI flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35am and the last at 8:50pm. 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 726Southwest Airlines | 6:35am | 8:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2600Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 10:40am | 24 | 88% |
| WN 2170Southwest Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:55pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 2602Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 5:30pm | 28 | 57% |
| WN 1885Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2603Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 9:05pm | 28 | 56% |
Is MCO to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 1,558 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (96%), those around 8pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,316 | 71% | 18 min | 1% |
| Spirit Airlines | 213 | 72% | 22 min | 5.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 29 | 83% | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 74 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 145 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 108 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 118 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 68 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 39 | 62% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 111 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 119 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 74 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 143 | 56% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 44 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 39 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 154 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 156 | 45% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 101 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 42 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 16,540 | |
| September 2025 | 107 | 16,377 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 16,784 | |
| November 2025 | 127 | 17,507 | |
| December 2025 | 141 | 17,425 | |
| January 2026 | 146 | 18,852 | |
| February 2026 | 139 | 19,833 | |
| March 2026 | 148 | 19,072 | |
| April 2026 | 133 | 17,088 | |
| May 2026 | 107 | 14,731 | |
| June 2026 | 124 | 17,763 | |
| July 2026 | 130 | 17,132 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.