Salt Lake City to Kansas City (SLC–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2882
DL Delta
738
10:15 AM
MDT TM
1:38 PM
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2h 23m
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AF2290
AF Air France
221
3:40 PM
MDT
7:06 PM
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2h 26m
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AF2948
AF Air France
221
3:56 PM
MDT
7:21 PM
EDT
2h 25m
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DL2903
DL Delta
221
3:56 PM
MDT
7:21 PM
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2h 25m
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DL2993
DL Delta
319
10:47 PM
MDT TM
2:08 AM+1
EDT
1h 21m
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AF8977
AF Air France
319
6:30 AM
EDT TM
8:19 AM
MDT
2h 49m
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DL2897
DL Delta
319
6:45 AM
EDT TM
8:29 AM
MDT
2h 44m
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DL2882
DL Delta
738
2:40 PM
EDT TM
4:21 PM
MDT
2h 41m
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DL2903
DL Delta
BCS1
8:11 PM
EDT TM
9:59 PM
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2h 48m
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Salt Lake City to Kansas City
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 918 mi 1h 21m nonstop +2h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

SLC–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 918 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 221, 319, 738 1h21-2h25 93% SkyTeam –
AF Air France 9 221 2h25-2h26 93% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, DL
319 Airbus A319 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (30 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to MCI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
EGE ~2h 43m APA ~2h 51m SUS ~3h 27m SCF ~3h 42m CID ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,517
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
SLC → MCI
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
86%
Return
MCI → SLC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → MCI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
918 mi / 1,477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 2h 26m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance918 mi / 1,477 km
Flight time1h 21m to 2h 26m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 28 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 2h 26m. The route covers 918 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from SLC to MCI. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EGE, APA, SUS, SCF, CID, OKC, SNA, LIT, PNS, CVG, CLE, YIP, BHM, SMF, TEB, HPN, PIT, VNY, BED, EYW, LIR, SRQ, PHL, SAN, AUS, DEN, ATL, PHX, DAL, SEA, IND, DFW, LAX, MSP, JFK, MKE, SAT, BNA, ABQ, STL, HOU, MDW, ORD, LAS, IAD, PDX, TPA, BWI, IAH, CLT, LGA, SFO, DCA, MIA, MCO, EWR, BOS, RDU, DTW, MSY, FLL, RSW, SJD and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from MCI to SLC 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 SLC to MCI

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SLC to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to MCI ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 918 miles (1,477 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.