Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI): 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 Columbus, Indianapolis and Saint Louis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to MCI
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book PHL to MCI 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
PHL to MCI with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest 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)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- 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
PHL to MCI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to MCI?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI).
How far is Philadelphia from Kansas City by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Kansas City (MCI) 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 PHL to MCI 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 PHL to MCI cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHL to MCI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Kansas City?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND), 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.