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$55+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to California

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MCI — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$129
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/122:30 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Fri 4/1812:49 amONT - MCI
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$125
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:35 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1310:54 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/248:35 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Fri 4/46:30 amLAX - MCI
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$154
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:20 amMCI - LAS
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1412:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$155
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:28 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/91:58 pmLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:40 amMCI - SMF
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/31:32 pmSMF - MCI
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:35 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Sat 3/156:00 amLAS - MCI
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/223:06 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/269:30 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$176
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:04 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/56:15 amSAN - MCI
1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/195:23 pmMCI - SMF
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/264:24 pmSMF - MCI
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$188
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Fri 4/43:06 pmMCI - SNA
1 stop8h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/76:45 amSNA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$194
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Fri 4/43:06 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:25 amSAN - MCI
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$198

Find flights from Kansas City to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Kansas City

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California

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Depart

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Kansas CityOntario

MCI - ONT

MCIONT

Kansas City

Sat 4/12

2:30 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Ontario

Fri 4/18

12:49 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$125

Kansas CityLos Angeles

MCI - LAX

MCILAX

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

8:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

10:54 am-4:02 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$150

Kansas CityLos Angeles

MCI - LAX

MCILAX

Kansas City

Mon 3/24

8:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$154

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Mon 3/10

11:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$155

Kansas CityLos Angeles

MCI - LAX

MCILAX

Kansas City

Thu 3/6

5:28 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

1:58 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$161

Kansas CitySacramento

MCI - SMF

MCISMF

Kansas City

Tue 3/18

11:40 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/3

1:32 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$170

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Mon 3/10

8:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$175

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Sat 3/22

3:06 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

9:30 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$176

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Fri 5/2

2:04 pm-12:42 am

1 stop12h 38m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$184

Kansas CitySacramento

MCI - SMF

MCISMF

Kansas City

Wed 3/19

5:23 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/26

4:24 pm-12:16 am

1 stop5h 52m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to California

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kansas City to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to California (average of $246). Flying from Kansas City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to California, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to California?

    For a flight from Kansas City to California, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 61 users have taken a look at flights from Kansas City to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $71 and $80 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Kansas City to California are Kansas City - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Kansas City - Los Angeles and Kansas City - San Diego.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kansas City to California are Delta (93%), Korean Air (92%) and Virgin Atlantic (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $111. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $134 on average our data indicates $513 when flying from Kansas City to California.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to California (average of $246). Flying from Kansas City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Kansas City to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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