St Louis to Kansas City (STL–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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236 mi airlines 40/wk
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WN4313
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT T2
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4481
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT T2
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3616
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
EDT T2
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3792
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT T2
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2223
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
EDT T2
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4343
WN Southwest
73H
4:05 PM
EDT T2
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN294
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT T2
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2753
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
EDT T2
10:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN814
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
EDT T2
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4015
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN594
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2352
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN436
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3065
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
EDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2479
WN Southwest
738
12:40 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN428
WN Southwest
737
1:45 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2640
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3824
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3066
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Kansas City
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 236 mi 1h 5m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

STL–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 236 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05-1h10 50%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to MCI direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to MCI.
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One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,081
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
STL → MCI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
236 mi / 380 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.

STL–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance236 mi / 380 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 41 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 236 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from STL to MCI. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, CLE, CID, LIT, CVG, ABE, BHM, YIP, EGE, OKC, TEB, SCF, GCM, SMF, ABQ, MBJ, VPS, IAD, CUN, SFO, ATL, ORD, MDW, BNA, SAT, MSY, MIA, MKE, IAH, PHL, DAL, DCA, BWI, DEN, DFW, CLT, AUS, LAX, HOU, LGA, TPA, MCO, FLL, MSP, PHX, RDU, RSW, EWR, LAS, DTW, ECP, BOS, SRQ, SLC, SEA, IND, SAN, PNS, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to STL 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 STL to MCI

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to MCI ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 236 miles (380 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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