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

SAN Airport Page →
1,335 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 41m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 5h 41m AFAMAV → SY Los Angeles (LAX) to Kansas City flights
JFK New York ~10h 19m AFASB6 → B6 New York (JFK) to Kansas City flights
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San Diego to Kansas City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,335 mi 2h 48m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–MKC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kansas City (MKC) Kansas City to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
LAX ~5h 41m JFK ~10h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
MKC → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
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 1
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 7m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 52% – –
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.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,335 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
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.

Flights from SAN to MKC

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MKC is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).