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

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1,331 mi airlines 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN4088
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT T1
2:50 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN636
WN Southwest
B38M
2:29 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3335
WN Southwest
738
7:20 PM
PDT T1
12:30 AM+1
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2935
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3820
WN Southwest
737
1:29 PM
EDT
2:27 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1133
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4343
WN Southwest
737
5:45 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Kansas City
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 2h 26m nonstop +3h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

SAN–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 738, 7M8, B38M 2h26-3h10 70%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to MCI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MCI.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,110
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → MCI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
78%
Return
MCI → SAN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric SAN→MCI SNA→MCI LAX→MCI
Distance from SAN 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 15 1 61
Flight time 2h 26m 1h 45m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 3h 10m.

SAN–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time2h 26m to 3h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MCI. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, EGE, SMF, OKC, ABE, BED, TEB, RDU, PIT, PHL, LAX, ATL, STL, PHX, HOU, SLC, DEN, BNA, JFK, CLT, DFW, BWI, SEA, DAL, SAT, AUS, MSP, ABQ, LAS, ORD, MDW, IAD, SFO, MCO, FLL, IAH, DTW, IND, TPA, BOS, MKE, MIA, EWR, MSY, PDX, DCA and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MCI to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to MCI

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MCI ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).