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Kansas City International Airport · MCI → SAN

Direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego

8 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to SAN.

Flight time: about 2h41m nonstop

Which days does it fly?

When does it fly?

Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.

FlightDepartsDurationDays
Southwest SWA2803 6:39a 2h39m Sat
Southwest SWA1341 2:11p 2h38m Sun
Southwest SWA4457 4:22p 2h44m Tue–Wed
Southwest SWA4457 7:08p 2h40m Thu–Fri
Southwest SWA4457 7:25p 2h41m Mon
Southwest SWA4457 7:42p 2h41m Sat

The route

One hop: MCI → SAN

Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego (SAN)

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 8 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.

This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.

Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.

How long is the flight from Kansas City to San Diego?

The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 2h41m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to San Diego?

Driving from Kansas City to San Diego takes about 23h 44m behind the wheel — roughly 1,557 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h41m.

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