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

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St Louis to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 228 mi 0h 42m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between STL and MKC, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BNA ~3h 52m YYZ ~4h 2m HOU ~4h 21m ATL ~4h 25m CHS ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
196
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
STL → MKC
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
MKC → STL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
228 mi / 368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m.
Facts

STL–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance228 mi / 368 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 0h 42m. The route covers 228 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from STL to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, YYZ, HOU, ATL, CHS, SRQ, PHL, RIC, FLL, LAS, PBI, BOS, MIA, SLC, IAD, PHX, PSP, SUA, SEA, ORD, PIT, IND, DAL, AUS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKC 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 MKC

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STL to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to MKC ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (368 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.