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$94+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Kansas City (OAK - 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MCI
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Oakland to Kansas City are usually found in June or July, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$391
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Kansas City
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/34:14 pmOAK - MCI
2 stops18h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/511:52 amMCI - OAK
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:25 amOAK - MCI
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/2212:15 pmMCI - OAK
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/245:00 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Wed 2/267:00 amMCI - OAK
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/22$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/246:49 amOAK - MCI
1 stop29h 12mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/277:00 amMCI - OAK
1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$403
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/249:46 amOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/278:24 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$832

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OAK - MCI

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Oakland

Mon 3/3

4:14 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Kansas City

Wed 3/5

11:52 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 4/21

8:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 4/22

12:15 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$387

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 2/24

5:00 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Kansas City

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$397

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 2/24

6:49 am-2:01 pm

1 stop29h 12m

Kansas City

Thu 2/27

7:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$403

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 2/19

5:10 am-6:27 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$94

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 3/25

6:43 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$187

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 2/19

8:35 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$189

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 3/24

5:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$199

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Deals found on 1/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Kansas City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Kansas City

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Kansas City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 January 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from Oakland to Kansas City. 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
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,109 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Kansas City?

    If you wish to fly to Kansas City from Oakland, then you need to book flights from Oakland to Kansas City. There is 1 flight from Oakland (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI) per day to choose from. Flights to Kansas City from Oakland are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Oakland to Kansas City typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Kansas City round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $187 and $189 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $422, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (Oakland - Kansas City), is priced around $248.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Kansas City?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$323Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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