Seattle to Kansas City (SEA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA6776
HA Hawaiian
73H
7:55 AM
MDT
1:29 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS418
AS Alaska
B39M
8:21 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS766
AS Alaska
B39M
5:42 PM
MDT
11:07 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2256
DL Delta
221
5:50 PM
MDT TB
11:15 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS564
AS Alaska
7M9
6:27 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4735
HA Hawaiian
737
11:35 PM
MDT
5:01 AM+1
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4959
HA Hawaiian
7M9
6:15 AM
EDT
8:24 AM
MDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2105
DL Delta
221
7:55 AM
EDT TM
10:00 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS418
AS Alaska
7M9
2:49 PM
EDT
4:54 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9233
AS Alaska
2:54 PM
EDT
4:42 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AS289
AS Alaska
73J
3:52 PM
EDT
5:58 PM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4749
HA Hawaiian
737
5:57 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1452
AS Alaska
73J
5:57 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS517
AS Alaska
6:08 PM
EDT
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Kansas City
3 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,486 mi 3h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

SEA–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,486 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 15 7M9, B39M 3h25-3h34 85% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 8 737, 73H 3h26-3h34 85%
DL Delta Air Lines 7 221 3h25 85% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
737 Boeing 737-700 – HA
73H Boeing 737-800 – HA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B39MAS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (15 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA (8 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to MCI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,674
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
SEA → MCI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
86%
Return
MCI → SEA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,486 mi / 2,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 34m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,486 mi / 2,391 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights30 out / 26 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 34m. The route covers 1,486 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from SEA to MCI. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EGE, APA, SNA, OKC, SMF, CLE, CVG, PIT, LIR, MDW, STL, SLC, CLT, BWI, PDX, LAX, AUS, DEN, DFW, ORD, PHX, BNA, ATL, JFK, IAD, LAS, SFO, IAH, MSP, DAL, EWR, PHL, MCO, SAN, TPA, MIA, DTW, ABQ, DCA, RDU, RSW, FLL, BOS, MSY, SAT, IND, MKE, SJD and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from MCI to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to MCI

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MCI ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,486 miles (2,391 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.