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Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 3h 09m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 09m
Kansas City to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey3h 09mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Kansas City to Traverse City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MKC Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed11:30 MKC12:48 ORD0h 57m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited Airlines
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MKC Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Tue14:15 MKC16:46 DTW6h 14m connection23:00 DTW23:45 TVCDelta Air Lines
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MKC Minneapolis (MSP) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 973 km604 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hTraverse City vs Kansas City
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- MCI → TVC
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kansas City to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 973 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and Traverse City?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.





