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$140+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Kansas City (OAK - 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MCI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:45 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/165:35 am
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:15 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/186:05 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/176:15 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop29h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/245:16 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop18h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/254:59 pm
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Thu 2/267:55 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:15 am
OAK
-
MCI
2 stops32h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/282:59 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop9h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/166:15 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop29h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/232:49 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop10h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 3/712:40 pm
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Mon 3/93:45 pm
MCI
-
OAK
2 stops10h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/73:30 pm
OAK
-
MCI
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Mon 5/114:40 pm
MCI
-
OAK
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$300
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop29h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/105:16 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop18h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/65:55 am
OAK
-
MCI
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/98:11 pm
MCI
-
OAK
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$314

Find flight deals from Oakland to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Southwest)

One-way from

$140
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$584
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Kansas City that are best for you.

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OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Fri 3/13

5:55 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Kansas City

Tue 3/17

8:11 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$289

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 5/12

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Tue 5/19

6:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$289

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Thu 5/7

3:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 5/11

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$290

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sun 3/8

5:55 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Kansas City

Mon 3/16

5:40 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$294

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sat 3/7

12:40 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Kansas City

Tue 3/10

3:45 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$294

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Fri 3/6

5:55 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

8:11 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$314

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sat 4/11

6:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Kansas City

Sat 4/18

5:35 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

$320

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

5:16 pm-9:24 am

1 stop18h 08m

$323

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 4/1

6:05 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Kansas City

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

$329

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Fri 2/27

11:30 am-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 3/8

6:50 am-12:35 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$329

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Kansas City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Kansas City

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $115). Flying from Oakland, California to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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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  • How popular is this Oakland, California to Kansas City flight route?

    The Oakland to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Oakland, California to Kansas City will take you 5h 10m. Oakland, California and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1484 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Kansas City round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $190, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Kansas City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $349, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (Oakland - Kansas City), is priced around $279.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Kansas City?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $115). Flying from Oakland, California to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$190Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$349Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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