Kansas City to Salt Lake City (MCI–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCI–SLC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 918 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 319, 738, BCS1 | 2h41-2h48 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 2h49 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 7 | 319 | 2h49 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→SLC | OMA→SLC | SLN→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 152 mi | 162 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 2h 42m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: EDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
MCI–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to SLC
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Southwest Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to SLC ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 918 miles (1,477 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Salina (SLN) and Des Moines (DSM).