Kansas City to San Diego (MCI–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1133
WN Southwest
B38M
4:34 PM
CDT
5:42 PM
PDT
3h 8m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1173
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
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3h 30m
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WN4088
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
PDT T1
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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Kansas City to San Diego
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 3h 8m nonstop -2h behind 65 1-stop hubs

MCI–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7S7, B38M 3h08-3h30 95% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,195
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MCI→SAN OMA→SAN SLN→SAN
Distance from MCI – 152 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 8 2 –
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 11m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Omaha (OMA) to San Diego flights · Salina (SLN) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 3h 30m.
Facts

MCI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 8m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MCI to SAN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, ABQ, SCF, VNY, APA, PSP, SBA, OMA, BJC, RNO, BOI, SUS, SMF, SDF, SNA, BFI, PAE, SJD, SRQ, CMH, ORL, YVR, YYC, PGD, APF, GCM, PBI, DFW, SLC, DTW, IAH, MSY, JFK, AUS, LAX, DEN, SAT, ATL, LAS, ORD, DAL, SEA, BNA, HOU, PHX, MSP, MDW, TPA, BWI, STL, SFO, MCO, MIA, CLT, FLL, PDX, BOS, EWR, IND, DCA, PHL, RDU, IAD, MKE and SGU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and SLN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCI to SAN

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to SAN ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Salina (SLN).