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

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Kansas City to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,335 mi 4h 23m nonstop -3h behind 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and SAN, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PSP ~5h 40m SNA ~6h 4m STL ~6h 11m LAS ~6h 13m OMA ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → SAN
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
SAN → MKC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MKC→SAN MCI→SAN OMA→SAN
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 15 2
Flight time 4h 23m 3h 25m 3h 20m
Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego flights · Omaha (OMA) to San Diego flights · Salina (SLN) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 23m.
Facts

MKC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time4h 23m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 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 MKC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 23m. The route covers 1,335 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SNA, STL, LAS, OMA, TUS, PHX, DEN, LAX, SLC, BNA, MSY, BHM, BZN, HOU, IND, AUS, YYZ, ORD, SAT, RDU, IAD, BWI, MCO, EWR, FLL, PHL, MIA, DAL and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, 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 MKC to SAN

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to SAN ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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