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

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1,331 mi airlines 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2935
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3820
WN Southwest
737
1:29 PM
EDT
2:27 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1133
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4343
WN Southwest
737
5:45 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4088
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT T1
2:50 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN636
WN Southwest
B38M
2:29 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3335
WN Southwest
738
7:20 PM
PDT T1
12:30 AM+1
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to San Diego
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 3h 25m nonstop -3h behind 50 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 737, 7M8 3h25-3h58 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,121
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
69%
Return
SAN → MCI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → SAN delays →

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 2 1
Weekly flights 15 2
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 20m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 58m.

MCI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 58m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

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 25m to 3h 58m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MCI to SAN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, ABQ, SNA, VNY, BOI, SMF, PAE, YVR, CMH, RDU, PGD, YYC, SJD, MSY, IAH, JFK, DFW, DEN, LAS, MSP, AUS, SLC, PHX, ORD, LAX, SAT, ATL, DAL, DTW, HOU, SFO, MDW, BNA, MIA, BWI, SEA, PDX, EWR, CLT, PHL, TPA, STL, IAD, MCO, BOS, DCA, IND, MKE and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to SAN ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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