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$33+ Cheap flights from Missouri 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$116
(Priceline)

One-way from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$168

Good round-trip deal

$172 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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Cheapest flights from Missouri to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missouri to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/263:01 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/49:52 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/14:05 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:35 amLAX - MCI
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$118
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:05 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/49:52 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/44:05 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:35 amLAX - MCI
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/304:05 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/39:52 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/37:55 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/610:20 amSAN - STL
1 stop20h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/152:55 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/219:07 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1412:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$131
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:05 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:35 amLAX - MCI
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/257:02 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/289:07 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/157:02 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/219:07 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$133
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:53 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/1612:35 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$134

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Missouri to California 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missouri to California that are best for you.

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Missouri

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityOntario

MCI - ONT

MCIONT

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

8:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Ontario

Sat 11/8

12:05 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$143

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/15

4:51 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Ontario

Sun 11/16

7:47 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$144

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/13

9:59 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop24h 43m

Ontario

Wed 10/15

6:53 am-9:07 am

1 stop24h 14m

$145

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/25

10:49 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Ontario

Thu 9/25

8:59 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 07m

$154

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

7:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

7:23 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 09m

$154

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

2:38 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Ontario

Sat 9/27

8:59 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 07m

$166

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

2:38 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Ontario

Wed 10/1

8:59 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 07m

$166

Kansas CityLos Angeles

MCI - LAX

MCILAX

Kansas City

Wed 12/3

3:55 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/9

9:45 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$177

St. LouisOntario

STL - ONT

STLONT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

5:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Ontario

Tue 10/14

4:25 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

$188

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/25

2:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

10:50 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from Missouri to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Missouri to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to California (average of $246). Flying from Missouri to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 MO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Missouri 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 September 11, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Missouri to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Missouri 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from USMO to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Missouri to California to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Missouri to California flight route?

    Flights from Missouri to California have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Missouri to California?

    A quick flight from Missouri to California can take about 3h 38m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. There are 1359 mi between Missouri and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $34 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $58 and Southwest from $80 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Missouri to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Missouri 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 Missouri to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to California (average of $246). Flying from Missouri to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 8 airlines flying from Missouri to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Missouri 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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