Cheap flights from St. Louis to Kansas City
236 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: St. Louis to Kansas City at a glance
Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) cover 236 miles (379 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
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Flying from St. Louis to Kansas City covers 236 miles (380 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 236 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly St. Louis → Kansas City. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| FL | Direct |
| WN | Direct |
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St. Louis to Kansas City — quick answers
How far is St. Louis from Kansas City by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) is 236 miles (379 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The average nonstop flight time from STL to MCI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from St. Louis to Kansas City?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.