Kansas City to Salt Lake City (MKC–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MKC–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Key Lime Air and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 927 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→SLC | MCI→SLC | LNK→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 165 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 41m | 2h 7m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
MKC–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to SLC
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air and Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MKC to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to SLC ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 927 miles (1,491 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).