Direct flights from San Diego to Kansas City
12 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to MCI.
Flight time: about 2h52m nonstop
Flying back? Kansas City → San Diego · 7 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska ASA24 | 7:00a | 4h48m | Thu |
| Alaska ASA389 | 8:15a | 6h19m | Wed |
| Alaska ASA434 | 9:43a | 2h41m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA776 | 10:35a | 2h47m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA251 | 1:50p | 2h50m | Sat |
| Alaska ASA36 | 2:22p | 4h40m | Mon, Sun |
| Southwest SWA251 | 6:20p | 2h53m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1191 | 8:40p | 2h50m | Sun |
SouthwestOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Kansas City
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesDelta, JSX, Southwest, United | 109 mi | 31 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 12 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Alaska and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 2h52m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Kansas City?
Driving from San Diego to Kansas City takes about 23h 44m behind the wheel — roughly 1,557 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h52m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Kansas City to San Diego?
Yes — 7 nonstop flights a week from Kansas City (MCI) back to San Diego (SAN) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.