Direct flights from Sacramento to Kansas City
4 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to MCI.
Flight time: about 2h48m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Sacramento local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2849 | 11:33a | 2h54m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2849 | 11:51a | 2h45m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2849 | 11:55a | 2h46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2849 | 1:16p | 2h50m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 4 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SMF and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 2h48m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Kansas City?
Driving from Sacramento to Kansas City takes about 25h 6m behind the wheel — roughly 1,721 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h48m.