Direct flights from St. Louis to Kansas City
21 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from STL to MCI.
Flight time: about 49m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in St. Louis local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3261 | 8:24a | 51m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3261 | 8:31a | 46m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2667 | 8:36a | 51m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3261 | 8:48a | 42m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3261 | 10:20a | 43m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3855 | 2:25p | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2530 | 2:39p | 50m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA3401 | 2:47p | 51m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3401 | 2:57p | 40m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2530 | 3:00p | 42m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4268 | 3:18p | 48m | Sun |
| Sun Country SCX8112 | 5:44p | 43m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3955 | 8:52p | 49m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3955 | 9:12p | 51m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3955 | 9:20p | 50m | Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3955 | 9:27p | 53m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3955 | 9:54p | 48m | Sun |
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Nonstop from St. Louis (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has 21 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Sun Country and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of STL 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 St. Louis to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from St. Louis (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 49m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Kansas City?
Driving from St. Louis to Kansas City takes about 3h 49m — roughly 248 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 49m.