Kansas City to Seattle (MKC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 1m UA → 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 8h 17m UA → ASBREK Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h UA → ASDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Seattle flights
EWR Newark 16h 8m UA → ASJLKE Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 49m → AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~6h 12m → ASJLQR Oklahoma City (OKC) to Seattle flights
SMF Sacramento ~6h 26m DL → AFASAY Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 34m → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 22m SY → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
CLE Cleveland ~8h 33m → ASAY Cleveland (CLE) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SLC ~5h 49m DEN ~6h 1m OKC ~6h 12m SMF ~6h 26m MSP ~7h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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 → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → MKC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric MKC→SEA MCI→SEA MHK→SEA
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 85 –
Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Seattle flights · Omaha (OMA) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKC–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SEA to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, MHK 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Omaha (OMA).