Sacramento to Kansas City (SMF–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,439 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

SMF–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,439 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,338
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 Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric SMF→MCI STS→MCI SFO→MCI
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 16
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 4m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Kansas City flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,439 mi / 2,315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Facts

SMF–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,439 mi / 2,315 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,439 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SCF, STS, BJC, SNA, ABQ, MSY, OKC, IND, MKE, CVG, PSP, LGA, ADS, SAT, MIA, IAD, SLC, SEA, BWI, SFO, MDW, LAX, ATL, DAL, IAH, PHX, CLT, BNA, MSP, LAS, DFW, JFK, ORD, MCO, EWR, DEN, SAN, STL, DTW, AUS, HOU, PDX and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from MCI to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS and SFO. 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 SMF to MCI

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

SMF to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MCI ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,439 miles (2,315 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS) and San Francisco (SFO).