Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Tampa International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 11 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,048-mile flight takes about 2h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,048 mi · 1,687 km
- Flight time
- 2h 48m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 69%
Airlines flying TPA to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 11 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 72,309 | 2h 47m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 2,395 | 3h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to MCI flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:25am and the last at 10:35am. 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 3215Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3941Southwest Airlines | 9:55am | 11:40am | 20 | 80% |
| WN 856Southwest Airlines | 10:35am | 12:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is TPA to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 655 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (97%), those around 9pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 628 | 79% | 15 min | 0.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 27 | 74% | 8 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 | 73 | 97% | |
| 6am to 7am | 111 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 53 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 63 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 35 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 14 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 52 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 54 | 52% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 33 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 21 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 45 | 56% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 43 | 50% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 28 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 39 | 5,001 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,412 | |
| October 2025 | 63 | 6,225 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 6,397 | |
| December 2025 | 52 | 5,927 | |
| January 2026 | 49 | 5,891 | |
| February 2026 | 51 | 5,357 | |
| March 2026 | 72 | 7,924 | |
| April 2026 | 65 | 7,480 | |
| May 2026 | 66 | 7,802 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 6,977 | |
| July 2026 | 49 | 5,311 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.