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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4088
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
PDT T1
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1133
WN Southwest
B38M
4:34 PM
CDT
5:42 PM
PDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1173
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Kansas City
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

SAN–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 67 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 7 737 3h10 79%
AS Alaska Airlines 0 79% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,087
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.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric SAN→MCI SNA→MCI PSP→MCI
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 2m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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 time3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 3h 10m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MCI. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, EGE, AZA, ELP, ABQ, PSP, STS, OKC, PWK, SMF, SDF, ABE, HPN, SAV, NAS, TEB, GCM, YHM, BED, YYZ, USA, PIT, JAX, MFE, CHS, SFO, STL, LAX, SEA, PHX, DAL, BNA, ATL, DEN, CLT, MCO, ORD, MDW, AUS, LAS, DFW, JFK, FLL, BOS, IAD, HOU, DTW, BWI, IAH, IND, MSP, SLC, SAT, EWR, MUC, MIA, TPA, PDX, MKE, RDU, DCA, MSY, PHL, SJD, ICT and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 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, PSP and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MCI ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 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), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).