Kansas City to St Louis (MCI–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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236 mi airlines 41/wk
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WN594
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN4015
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2352
WN Southwest
737
11:05 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN436
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3065
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
EDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2479
WN Southwest
738
12:40 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN428
WN Southwest
737
1:45 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2640
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3824
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3066
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN4313
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT T2
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4481
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT T2
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3616
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
EDT T2
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3792
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT T2
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2223
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
EDT T2
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4343
WN Southwest
73H
4:05 PM
EDT T2
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN294
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT T2
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2753
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
EDT T2
10:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN814
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
EDT T2
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Kansas City to St Louis
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 236 mi 1h 5m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

MCI–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 236 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 41 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05 63%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (41 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 STL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,123
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 → STL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
72%
Return
STL → MCI
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → STL delays →

Other ways to reach St Louis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric MCI→STL OMA→STL DSM→STL
Distance from MCI 152 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 41 29 7
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
236 mi / 380 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.

MCI–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance236 mi / 380 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 40 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 236 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from MCI to STL. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, LRD, PIE, CMH, SCF, NAS, PSP, SMF, CUN, VPS, SJD, PUJ, BNA, DFW, IAH, RSW, ORD, DAL, DEN, MDW, ATL, MCO, IAD, PHL, MKE, DTW, SLC, BWI, EWR, PHX, TPA, SRQ, MSY, MIA, AUS, HOU, SFO, MSP, LGA, LAX, LAS, IND, DCA, BOS, FLL, ECP, CLT, RDU, SEA, SAT, PNS, OKC, SAN and CVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and DSM. 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 STL

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to STL ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 236 miles (380 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).