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Denver to Kansas City (DEN-MCI): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop between Denver (DEN) and Kansas City (MCI), roughly 47 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every DEN to MCI departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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532 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every DEN to MCI departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Denver to Kansas City to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each DEN to MCI departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Denver to Kansas City nonstop

Carriers operating DEN to MCI nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about DEN to MCI

How far is Kansas City from Denver?
DEN to MCI covers about 532 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to MCI?
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all three of them.
How many flights a week are there from DEN to MCI?
About 47 nonstop flights a week run between Denver and Kansas City in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on DEN to MCI?
Open the DEN to MCI calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Denver to Kansas City route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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