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$55+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kansas City

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 December 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/316:57 pmLAS - MCI
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$190
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/3110:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/3010:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/87:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$247
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/3010:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$251
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:23 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$261
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/2910:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/27$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/3110:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$283
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/2810:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/87:00 amMCI - LAS
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/3010:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:45 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$291
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:09 amLAS - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:23 pmMCI - LAS
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amSMF - MCI
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Fri 1/23:29 pmMCI - SMF
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/26$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Thu 12/256:03 amSMF - MCI
2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:04 amMCI - SMF
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$312

Find flight deals from California to Kansas City

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$55
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Popular in

December

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September

Average price

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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 December 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

6:48 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$112

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

6:48 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$113

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

6:48 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$127

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/21

9:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop10h 32m

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$162

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

8:48 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

1:44 pm-8:03 am

1 stop20h 19m

$180

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 2/9

11:49 am-7:51 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Kansas City

Sat 2/14

8:36 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 32m

$181

Las VegasKansas City

LAS - MCI

LASMCI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/5

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 51m

Kansas City

Mon 2/9

8:41 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$182

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

7:15 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops22h 18m

Kansas City

Mon 2/23

8:33 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$184

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

4:37 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$186

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sat 1/17

2:57 pm-11:04 am

1 stop18h 07m

Kansas City

Sun 1/18

8:27 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$193

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 December 27, 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 December 20, 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 December 27, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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?

    Within the past month, 24 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 $112, Spirit Airlines can have you in Kansas City from California in 2h 45m. 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American 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 San Francisco - Kansas City. You may also consider Los Angeles - Kansas City or San Diego - Kansas City.

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

    Consider Air France (100%), Aeromexico (88%) 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 $381, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $163.

  • 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$104Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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