Kansas City

$54+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Kansas City are usually found in January or July, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 October 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Fri 10/3110:21 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/61:23 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/299:55 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Fri 11/78:28 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops22h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/299:55 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop27h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Tue 11/116:49 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Fri 10/318:28 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/299:55 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Thu 11/138:28 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops22h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/296:34 amSFO - MCI
2 stops25h 43mFrontier
Sat 11/18:28 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/25:34 amSFO - MCI
2 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/51:23 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Mon 11/1011:12 amMCI - SFO
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Fri 12/56:21 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Mon 12/811:51 amMCI - SFO
2 stops27h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/25:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Tue 11/186:49 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops23h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$235

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$404
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Kansas City flight deals.
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From Salinas to Kansas City
One-way flight from Salinas to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Kansas City that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

4:39 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Kansas City

Tue 11/11

4:49 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$308

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Kansas City

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-5:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$316

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-8:49 am

1 stop16h 54m

$322

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

6:59 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

2:57 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$322

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

6:05 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Kansas City

Tue 1/13

7:30 am-5:52 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$336

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

9:55 am-11:21 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Kansas City

Mon 11/10

6:16 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$342

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$346

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

9:59 am-11:22 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Kansas City

Sun 12/14

7:55 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$350

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop29h 42m

Kansas City

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$351

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

8:43 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$354

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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 October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 79 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $109). Flying from Salinas to Kansas City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 October 14, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Kansas City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight at noon.

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 Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 October 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Salinas 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 2 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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?

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

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Salinas to Kansas City in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. The distance from Salinas to Kansas City is about 1494 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: Air New Zealand (84%), United Airlines (77%), SkyWest Airlines (66%).

  • 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 $488, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $81. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $201.

  • 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.

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  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Kansas City (average of $109). Flying from Salinas to Kansas City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Kansas City

Discover the top 7 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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