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$90+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to California

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — LAX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to California

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 June 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/134:32 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop24h 56m
Frontier
Wed 7/154:13 pm
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop21h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/262:30 pm
MCI
-
SMF
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Wed 9/27:10 am
SMF
-
MCI
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 10/77:10 am
MCI
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 10/133:10 pm
SMF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 9/92:17 pm
MCI
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ONT
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Tue 9/222:55 pm
ONT
-
MCI
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/133:30 pm
MCI
-
SMF
1 stop6h 53m
Delta
Sat 10/179:45 am
SMF
-
MCI
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Tue 7/211:45 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop12h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/286:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop28h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/244:32 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Thu 8/136:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/86:55 am
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/153:45 pm
LAX
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/176:30 pm
MCI
-
LAS
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 7/222:00 pm
LAS
-
MCI
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop21h 59m
Frontier
Wed 7/224:13 pm
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop21h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/314:55 pm
MCI
-
LAS
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/37:10 pm
LAS
-
MCI
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 8/126:15 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/2511:55 pm
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$236

Find flight deals from Kansas City to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$406
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-Los Angeles flights.
From Kansas City to California
One-way flight from Kansas City to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Sat 7/18

7:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/24

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$239

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Wed 8/12

2:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Oakland

Tue 8/25

12:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$246

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Fri 7/31

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/10

6:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$249

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

Oakland

Wed 10/7

5:05 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 16m

$257

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Tue 9/1

2:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

San Jose

Wed 10/7

6:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$270

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Mon 8/3

3:52 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 27m

San Diego

Wed 8/5

6:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$277

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

6:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

7:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$277

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Fri 7/3

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

San Diego

Wed 7/8

1:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$278

Kansas CitySanta Ana

MCI - SNA

MCISNA

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

6:07 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops22h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/8

7:53 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$279
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityLas Vegas

MCI - LAS

MCILAS

Kansas City

Wed 7/15

5:05 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/18

7:55 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to California

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 $64). Flying from Kansas City to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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 June 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to California. 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 June 11, 2026.

The most flights from MCI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to California?

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

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to California is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to California. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

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 June 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Kansas City to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to California?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from Kansas City to California in about 3h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 43m. The distance between Kansas City and California is about 1136 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $73. Users have also found prices from $108 and $112 on United Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

  • 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 (91%), Korean Air (91%) and Aeromexico (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $140. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $161 on average, our data indicates $720 when flying from Kansas City to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 $64). Flying from Kansas City to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$92Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$354Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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