Kansas City

$89+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/312:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/44:32 pmMCI - LAX
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$213
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:58 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Mon 1/58:45 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Thu 1/88:23 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Sun 1/44:32 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop17h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/208:58 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amMCI - LAX
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/208:58 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Sun 1/48:45 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Mon 1/58:45 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amMCI - LAX
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/97:00 amMCI - LAX
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$272
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Mon 12/2911:43 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amMCI - LAX
1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/218:58 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop20h 52mFrontier
Mon 1/58:45 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$280

Find flight deals from Irvine to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$203
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$459
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Kansas City flight deals.
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From Irvine to Kansas City
One-way flight from Irvine to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

1:05 am-10:30 am

3 stops31h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

11:26 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$261

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

3:30 pm-10:58 am

2 stops17h 28m

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

8:23 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 45m

$279

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

9:20 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

8:23 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 45m

$296

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

9:20 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Kansas City

Mon 1/5

8:45 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$302

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

9:19 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

3:59 pm-8:56 am

2 stops18h 57m

$303

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

9:20 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:21 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$305

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Kansas City

Tue 1/13

2:45 pm-9:51 am

2 stops21h 06m

$308

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sun 12/21

10:03 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Kansas City

Sun 1/4

4:32 pm-8:15 am

1 stop17h 43m

$308

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Mon 12/22

9:20 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Kansas City

Mon 1/5

8:45 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$310

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Fri 12/26

6:34 am-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

8:23 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 45m

$312

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Kansas City is 71 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 month to book a flight from Irvine to Kansas City?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Irvine to Kansas City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Irvine?

    If you book a flight to Kansas City from Irvine, you will be flying to Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 2 flights from Irvine to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Kansas City flight route?

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Kansas City in 15h 46m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Irvine and Kansas City is about 1359 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Kansas City are Spirit Airlines ($57), Frontier ($71), and Delta ($109).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Kansas City are Air France (100%), Aeromexico (88%) and Delta (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Kansas City is generally $361, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $137. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $140 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Kansas City?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from Irvine 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 6 airlines flying from Irvine to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$115Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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