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$67+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$228
From California to Kansas City
One-way flight from California to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/49:52 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$129
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:47 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:07 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/222:55 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/299:07 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$139
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:00 amLAS - MCI
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$140
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:10 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$142
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
Sun 11/98:28 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:40 amLAX - MCI
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:53 amONT - MCI
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/67:00 amLAS - MCI
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Sat 10/117:02 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/96:44 amLAX - MCI
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Sat 10/117:02 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$144
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:59 pmONT - MCI
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$144

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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

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Return

Price

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

9:07 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

10:53 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$142

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

10:12 am-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

8:38 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$143

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/8

7:47 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

8:28 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$146

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/5

12:59 am-9:29 am

1 stop6h 30m

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

5:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$151

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

5:10 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Kansas City

Mon 10/20

11:37 am-9:48 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$154

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/9

9:12 am-7:53 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

8:38 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$154

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

9:07 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Kansas City

Fri 10/10

6:36 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$160

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/7

12:59 am-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

10:53 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$173

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/7

12:59 am-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

6:36 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$173

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/9

10:50 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

6:36 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$186

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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 September 16, 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 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?

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

    For as low as $142, Spirit Airlines can have you in Kansas City from California in 2h 53m. California and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1136 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $71. 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 Aeromexico (95%), Spirit Airlines (87%) or Delta (86%) 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 $324, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $77. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Kansas City), is priced around $157.

  • 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.

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

    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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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