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

MKC Airport Page →
1,335 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
IAH Houston ~6h 33m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
JFK New York ~10h 46m B6 → AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
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Kansas City to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,335 mi 2h 53m nonstop -2h behind

MKC–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IAH ~6h 33m JFK ~10h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
SAN → MKC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 LNK→SAN
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 15 –
Flight time 2h 53m 3h 3m 3h 1m
Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego flights · Lincoln (LNK) to San Diego flights · Omaha (OMA) 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
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

MKC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,335 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, LNK and OMA. 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 is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).