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$68+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Kansas City (OAK - MCI)

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OAK — MCI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 Saturday 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$68
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$339
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/76:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/147:02 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/257:50 amOAK - MCI
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/273:05 pmMCI - OAK
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/254:58 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Wed 8/275:59 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/2$267
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/208:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:02 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/207:07 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop18h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/237:00 amMCI - OAK
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$292

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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 July 3, 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

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

7:02 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$175

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 8/25

7:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 8/27

3:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$257

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 8/25

4:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Kansas City

Wed 8/27

5:59 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$267

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 8/20

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Kansas City

Sun 8/24

7:02 pm-7:18 am

1 stop14h 16m

$272

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Sat 9/20

7:07 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 9/23

7:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$292

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Thu 9/11

7:58 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$68

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Mon 11/3

2:47 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$120

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 9/3

1:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$129

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 9/3

12:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$134

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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

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 27, 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 July 3, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Kansas City?

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
8,094 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $175, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 57% 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 $68. Users have also found prices from $120 and $129 on Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, 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 $310, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $160. The most popular route (Oakland - Kansas City), is priced around $175.

  • 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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