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

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Seattle to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,498 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MKC, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric SEA→MKC BFI→MKC
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 92% –
Seattle (BFI) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA 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 Seattle.
SEA: PDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
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.

Facts

SEA–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,498 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, LAS, OMA, TUL, SLC, ASE, MSP, STL, YVR, CPS, LAX, DAL, PHX, MDW, TUS, SMF, PSP, YYZ, BUR, MKE, YEG, SNA, PIT, ORD, BNA, GSO, RDU, CLT, CHS, PHL, SJD, BWI, ATL, IAD, FLL, ANC, BOS, MIA, MCO, EWR, RSW, DEN, IAH, DFW, AUS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 SEA to MKC

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MKC ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).