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$115+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCI
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$449
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 6/205:05 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 25mDelta
sáb. 6/286:13 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/30$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
jue. 5/2910:26 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/18:30 amMCI - SFO
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$284
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/276:00 amSFO - MCI
2 stops29h 51mFrontier
vie. 5/307:51 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 7/23:23 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/57:49 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
jue. 5/296:35 amSFO - MCI
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
jue. 6/58:50 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 8/228:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
dom. 8/244:55 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops21h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/411:45 amSFO - MCI
Nonstop3h 46mUnited Airlines
dom. 6/86:00 amMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$396
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/72:30 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 29mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 5/103:59 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$436

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Kansas City

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

vie. 6/20

5:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 25m

Kansas City

sáb. 6/28

6:13 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$279

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

jue. 5/29

10:26 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop13h 21m

Kansas City

dom. 6/1

8:30 am-8:24 am

1 stop25h 54m

$284

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

mar. 5/27

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Kansas City

vie. 5/30

7:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 18m

$289

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

mié. 7/2

3:23 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Kansas City

sáb. 7/5

7:49 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 19m

$307

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

jue. 5/29

6:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Kansas City

jue. 6/5

8:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 25m

$344

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

mié. 6/4

11:45 am-5:31 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

Kansas City

dom. 6/8

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

$396

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

vie. 5/30

8:00 am-11:38 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Kansas City

mar. 6/3

7:01 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 14m

$405

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Kansas City

sáb. 5/10

3:59 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$436

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

lun. 5/5

6:35 am-7:51 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$115

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

sáb. 5/24

3:15 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$119

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Kansas City as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Kansas City, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

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

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kansas City from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kansas City airport from Salinas. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Kansas City’s city center.

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

    This flight path from Salinas to Kansas City was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Kansas City are Frontier ($115), Delta ($119), and American Airlines ($120).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Kansas City on time: United Airlines (95%), SkyWest Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $627, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $224. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $223.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Salinas 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 6 airlines flying from Salinas to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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