San Diego to Kansas City (SAN–MKC) — 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 5h 5m ACASCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
IAH Houston 6h 21m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Kansas City flights
IAD Dulles 8h 45m ASETOS → UA Dulles (IAD) to Kansas City flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 40m WN → UA Baltimore (BWI) to Kansas City flights
EWR Newark 14h 54m ASTPUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Kansas City flights
AUS Austin ~6h 11m ASWN → SY Austin (AUS) to Kansas City flights
SMF Sacramento ~6h 25m ASJLUA → Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 34m AFDLKE → UA Minneapolis (MSP) to Kansas City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 54m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City flights
BFI Seattle ~6h 54m → Seattle (BFI) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~5h 5m AUS ~6h 11m IAH ~6h 21m SMF ~6h 25m MSP ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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
SAN → MKC
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Return
MKC → SAN
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric SAN→MKC CLD→MKC SNA→MKC
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 36% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Kansas City flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Kansas City flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Facts

SAN–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Kansas City route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MKC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Washington Dulles.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MKC to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).