Kansas City

$45+ Cheap flights from California to Kansas City (MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Priceline)

One-way from

$50
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$344
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From California to Kansas City
One-way flight from California to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/1312:42 pmLAS - MCI
1 stop5h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/206:45 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/177:00 amBUR - MCI
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/216:45 pmMCI - BUR
1 stop5h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$137
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Tue 6/103:01 pmLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/179:47 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:59 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/99:07 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$155
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/2712:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/46:45 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$166
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Thu 5/85:45 amOAK - MCI
1 stop11h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/106:45 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/2512:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
Mon 4/288:40 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop23h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/810:41 amSMF - MCI
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/127:58 pmMCI - SMF
1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$195
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:45 amSNA - MCI
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/307:51 pmMCI - SNA
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/176:45 amSNA - MCI
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/216:45 pmMCI - SNA
1 stop21h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/810:37 amLAX - MCI
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Mon 5/128:51 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$198
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Thu 5/86:00 amSJC - MCI
2 stops12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/127:58 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop16h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$199

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kansas City that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

12:42 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$124

BurbankKansas City

BUR - MCI

BURMCI

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Kansas City

Wed 5/21

6:45 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$137

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

3:01 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Kansas City

Tue 6/17

9:47 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$153

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

1:59 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

9:07 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$155

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/27

12:59 am-6:52 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Kansas City

Wed 6/4

6:45 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$166

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Thu 5/8

5:45 am-7:03 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Kansas City

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$186

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/21

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kansas City

Fri 5/30

7:51 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 20m

$195

SacramentoKansas City

SMF - MCI

SMFMCI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/8

10:41 am-7:03 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Kansas City

Mon 5/12

7:58 pm-9:46 am

1 stop15h 48m

$195

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/17

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 5/21

6:45 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$196

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/8

9:19 am-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

8:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kansas City

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, 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?

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

    Consider Southwest (92%), Delta (84%) or Virgin Atlantic (84%) 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 $267, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $75. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Kansas City), is priced around $108.

  • 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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kansas City?

    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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$96Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$190Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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