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$48+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kansas City

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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$350
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/158:09 amLAS - MCI
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Wed 11/196:49 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 12/23:23 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/312:58 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$111
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/510:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/86:30 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/213:23 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/2412:58 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$113
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/94:00 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/126:30 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/223:23 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/2412:58 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$116
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$122
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/213:23 pmLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/2312:58 pmMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/128:45 amONT - MCI
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sat 11/158:28 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/412:59 amLAS - MCI
1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:30 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$131
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/128:45 amONT - MCI
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Wed 11/196:49 pmMCI - ONT
1 stop18h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/48:10 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop15h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/78:45 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop24h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$132

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 October 28, 2025.
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

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Kansas City

Mon 12/15

8:45 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$130

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/21

3:23 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 11/23

12:58 pm-2:03 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$130

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

7:45 pm-12:24 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

1:23 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$146

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/8

8:09 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Kansas City

Tue 11/11

6:49 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$160

OntarioKansas City

ONT - MCI

ONTMCI

Ontario

Thu 11/13

12:05 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Kansas City

Sun 11/16

8:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$162

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:51 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 02m

Kansas City

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$163

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Fri 12/12

6:40 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 12/15

8:45 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop23h 53m

$164

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/12

12:59 am-7:38 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

8:28 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$165

BurbankKansas City

BUR - MCI

BURMCI

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/21

2:32 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 08m

Kansas City

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$166

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/8

5:21 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kansas City

Tue 11/11

6:49 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$177

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from California to Kansas City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

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 October 28, 2025.

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

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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?

    Within the past month, 33 users have taken a look at flights from California to Kansas City.

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

    For as low as $130, Frontier can have you in Kansas City from California in 2h 40m. 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $56. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska Airlines, 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?

    The most popular route from California to Kansas City is Los Angeles - Kansas City. You may also consider San Francisco - Kansas City or Ontario - Kansas City.

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

    Consider Air France (100%), WestJet (94%) or Delta (93%) 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 $400, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $155. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Kansas City), is priced around $140.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from California to Kansas City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$110Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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