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

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Seattle to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,498 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MKC, connecting options are available through 21 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
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LAS ~5h 21m SLC ~5h 32m PSP ~6h 8m STL ~6h 8m YYZ ~6h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
284
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
SEA → MKC
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
MKC → SEA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SEA to MKC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, SLC, PSP, STL, YYZ, BNA, PHX, ATL, CHS, GSO, PHL, BOS, FLL, MIA, LAX, PIT, ORD, AUS, DAL, IAD and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 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

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.