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$82+ 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MCI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Kansas City are usually found in July or December, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$82
(Booking.com)

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$416
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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 June 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/116:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/127:20 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$178
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/222:38 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/306:45 amMCI - OAK
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/234:55 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Tue 7/296:04 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/10$327
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop6h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/233:37 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop8h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$341
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:15 amOAK - MCI
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/268:08 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/81:20 pmOAK - MCI
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Wed 7/169:40 amMCI - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$382

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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 June 12, 2025.
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 7/11

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Kansas City

Sat 7/12

7:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$178

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 7/22

2:38 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Kansas City

Wed 7/30

6:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$326

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 7/23

4:55 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 26m

Kansas City

Tue 7/29

6:04 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$327

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Kansas City

Tue 9/23

3:37 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$341

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

8:08 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$360

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 7/8

1:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 7/16

9:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$382

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$82

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$155

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 10/14

2:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$157

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 10/21

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Kansas City

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Kansas City. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Kansas City?

    If you wish to fly to Kansas City from Oakland, then you need to book flights from Oakland to Kansas City. There is 1 flight from Oakland (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI) per day to choose from. Flights to Kansas City from Oakland are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Oakland to Kansas City typically takes.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $178, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $82. Users have also found prices from $155 and $157 on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $324, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Oakland - Kansas City), is priced around $178.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$359Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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