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$61+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Kansas City (MCI)

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SFO — MCI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Salinas to Kansas City are usually found in August or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$435
From Salinas to Kansas City
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/216:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Mon 2/248:35 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$250
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:20 amSFO - MCI
2 stops13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/252:14 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/78:40 amSFO - MCI
2 stops13h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/117:00 amMCI - SFO
2 stops13h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1712:40 amSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Tue 2/257:00 amMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/20$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:25 amSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/204:55 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$348
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:30 amSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/253:25 pmMCI - SFO
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$387
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/15:18 amMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$393

Find flights from Salinas to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.

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SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 2/24

8:35 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 08m

$250

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

8:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

2:14 pm-12:33 am

1 stop12h 19m

$254

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

8:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 19m

Kansas City

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops13h 51m

$335

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:40 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

Kansas City

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$341

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

5:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Kansas City

Tue 5/20

4:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$348

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Kansas City

Tue 2/25

3:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$387

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

1:40 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Kansas City

Sat 2/22

12:32 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$393

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$61

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:15 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 01m

$169

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

7:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop11h 40m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Kansas City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 21, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Kansas City, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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 Salinas 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Salinas?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kansas City from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kansas City airport from Salinas. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Kansas City’s city center.

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

    This flight path from Salinas to Kansas City was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Kansas City are Frontier ($61), American Airlines ($169), and Southwest ($177).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Kansas City on time: United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (76%), SkyWest Airlines (75%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $544, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $218. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $244.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Salinas 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 6 airlines flying from Salinas to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$323Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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