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$49+ Cheap flights from California to Kansas City (MCI)

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LAX — MCI
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$125
(Frontier)

One-way from

$49
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

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August

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from California to Kansas City
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/912:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Mon 4/218:35 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/238:11 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/278:40 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$137
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:25 pmSNA - MCI
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Mon 4/78:35 pmMCI - SNA
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/56:30 amLAX - MCI
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Mon 4/218:35 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/412:41 pmLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1012:34 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$156
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/184:25 pmONT - MCI
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Mon 4/218:35 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop16h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$164
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Mon 3/175:57 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1811:40 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$176
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Mon 3/171:58 pmLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/236:45 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$178
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/143:53 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop25h 42mFrontier
Fri 3/218:35 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop20h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$198
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Mon 3/177:58 pmBUR - MCI
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/213:06 pmMCI - BUR
1 stop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$213
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Wed 4/2311:46 amONT - MCI
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/268:40 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:00 pmSMF - MCI
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/167:00 amMCI - SMF
1 stop18h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$222

Find flights from California to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kansas City 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 22, 2025.

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California

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Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

12:59 am-11:34 am

1 stop8h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 4/21

8:35 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$125

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/23

8:11 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Kansas City

Sun 4/27

8:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$137

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/2

12:25 pm-11:18 am

1 stop20h 53m

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

8:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 00m

$139

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Kansas City

Mon 4/21

8:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$150

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

12:41 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Kansas City

Thu 4/10

12:34 pm-12:25 am

1 stop13h 51m

$156

OntarioKansas City

ONT - MCI

ONTMCI

Ontario

Fri 4/18

4:25 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop25h 12m

Kansas City

Mon 4/21

8:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 45m

$164

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/17

5:57 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Kansas City

Tue 3/18

11:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$176

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

1:58 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 3/23

6:45 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$178

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Fri 3/14

3:53 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop25h 42m

Kansas City

Fri 3/21

8:35 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$198

BurbankKansas City

BUR - MCI

BURMCI

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/17

7:58 pm-10:35 am

1 stop12h 37m

Kansas City

Fri 3/21

3:06 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kansas City

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Travel insights for flights from California to Kansas City

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from California to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CA to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kansas City as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Kansas City.

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

    Within the past month, 37 users have taken a look at flights from California to Kansas City.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Kansas City for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Kansas City is Los Angeles - Kansas City. You may also consider San Francisco - Kansas City or Ontario - Kansas City.

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

    Consider Aeromexico (100%), Delta (90%) or Virgin Atlantic (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Kansas City.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $330, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Kansas City), is priced around $156.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kansas City 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 California to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from California to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 California to Kansas City

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Kansas City. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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