Direct flights from Kansas City to Denver
96 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to DEN.
Flight time: about 1h20m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL355 | 6:04a | 1h22m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL355 | 6:10a | 1h19m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL355 | 6:15a | 1h18m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2494 | 6:46a | 1h25m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1282 | 7:42a | 1h18m | Wed–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2494 | 7:47a | 1h20m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1282 | 7:50a | 1h17m | Mon–Tue |
| Southwest SWA999 | 8:34a | 1h23m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA999 | 8:48a | 1h17m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL1384 | 9:29a | 1h17m | Thu–Sat |
| United UAL1384 | 9:51a | 1h21m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1384 | 10:01a | 1h15m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA549 | 10:03a | 1h19m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA549 | 10:05a | 1h14m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA8504 | 10:31a | 59m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA549 | 10:39a | 1h36m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2494 | 10:50a | 1h28m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2494 | 10:57a | 1h17m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1446 | 11:02a | 1h32m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA849 | 11:12a | 1h26m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2494 | 11:28a | 1h18m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA849 | 11:29a | 1h15m | Tue–Wed |
| Frontier FFT3375 | 11:32a | 1h16m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW5326 | 11:40a | 1h12m | Mon, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5326 | 11:46a | 1h12m | Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5326 | 11:58a | 1h12m | Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2495 | 12:26p | 1h33m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2495 | 12:42p | 1h23m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA975 | 12:48p | 1h28m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2495 | 1:09p | 1h20m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2498 | 1:40p | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL708 | 1:50p | 1h17m | Thu–Sun |
| United UAL708 | 1:55p | 1h17m | Mon–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4125 | 1:59p | 1h29m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2500 | 3:16p | 1h25m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA8500 | 3:20p | 1h25m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2500 | 3:30p | 1h19m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2498 | 3:46p | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2500 | 4:20p | 1h33m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2500 | 4:39p | 1h28m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3401 | 4:53p | 1h32m | Wed |
| United UAL2123 | 5:21p | 1h23m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL2123 | 5:28p | 1h25m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3401 | 5:37p | 1h30m | Tue |
| United UAL2123 | 5:39p | 1h21m | Tue, Fri, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2501 | 5:44p | 1h31m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2501 | 5:48p | 1h18m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2501 | 6:03p | 1h30m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2501 | 6:08p | 1h26m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:10p | 1h29m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:15p | 1h15m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5684 | 7:18p | 1h20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2501 | 7:22p | 1h21m | Tue–Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5684 | 7:26p | 1h19m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:46p | 1h29m | Mon |
| Frontier FFT4827 | 8:30p | 1h18m | Mon, Sun |
| Frontier FFT4827 | 8:38p | 1h20m | Thu–Sat |
| Frontier FFT4827 | 9:07p | 1h45m | Wed |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 96 nonstop flights a week to Denver (DEN), operated by Frontier, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Denver?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN) takes about 1h20m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Denver?
Driving from Kansas City to Denver takes about 8h 35m, covering roughly 606 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h20m.