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

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WN4015
WN Southwest
737
6:55 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2336
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN436
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3065
WN Southwest
B38M
12:05 PM
CDT
1:10 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN901
WN Southwest
3:05 PM
CDT
4:09 PM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN3066
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1926
AA American
3:19 PM
CDT
4:19 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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DL2455
DL Delta
3:26 PM
CDT
4:24 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN2490
WN Southwest
3:32 PM
CDT
4:38 PM
CDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WN2456
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4481
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
CDT T2
9:40 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3616
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
CDT T2
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2223
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
CDT T2
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN294
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
CDT T2
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2030
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
CDT T2
9:35 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2753
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
CDT T2
11:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kansas City to St Louis
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 236 mi 0h 58m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

MCI–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 236 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 70 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 23 737, 7S7, B38M 1h04-1h06 100%
AA American Airlines 1 1h 100% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0h58 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (23 flights/wk, 92%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 4%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,014
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.

Other ways to reach St Louis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric MCI→STL OMA→STL SGF→STL
Distance from MCI 152 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 25 16 3
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 15m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
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: CDT · STL: CDT

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 0h 58m to 1h 6m.

MCI–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance236 mi / 380 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 21 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 0h 58m to 1h 6m. The route covers 236 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MCI to STL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, OMA, CLE, AGS, ABQ, PIE, CMH, LRD, PTK, ORL, JFK, SCF, APF, PSP, FMY, NAS, SNA, PBI, YVR, PLS, VNY, SJD, SMF, VPS, MBJ, PUJ, ECP, CUN, BNA, DTW, DFW, ORD, IAH, CVG, SLC, DAL, MSY, DEN, RSW, SRQ, ATL, MDW, FLL, SEA, CLT, HOU, DCA, MSP, EWR, LAX, MKE, MCO, TPA, MIA, RDU, LAS, BWI, PHX, IAD, PHL, AUS, BOS, LGA, SFO, PDX, PNS, OKC, SAN, SAT and IND. 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, SGF 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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to STL ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 236 miles (380 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 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), Springfield (SGF) and Des Moines (DSM).