Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,048 miles (1,686 km) apart. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pensacola, Atlanta and Nashville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MCI to TPA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MCI to TPA with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pensacola (PNS)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)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 Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
MCI to TPA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to TPA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA).
How far is Kansas City from Tampa by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and Tampa (TPA) are 1,048 miles (1,686 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MCI to TPA 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 TPA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and Tampa?
The most direct connections are through Pensacola (PNS), Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Saint Louis (STL) and New Orleans (MSY). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
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.