Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,036 miles (1,667 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Columbus and Saint Louis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MCI to PHL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book MCI to PHL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
MCI to PHL with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way






- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




MCI to PHL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to PHL?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL).
How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 1,036 miles (1,667 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MCI to PHL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MCI to PHL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCI to PHL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and Philadelphia?
The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Columbus (CMH), Saint Louis (STL), Baltimore (BWI) and Dulles (IAD). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.