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

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — OAK
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland (OAK). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$151
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$68
(FlightHub)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$299
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/222:32 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/236:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$151
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/142:55 pmMCI - OAK
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Mon 8/187:50 amOAK - MCI
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$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.
Wed 8/135:59 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Thu 8/214:58 pmOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/2$267

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Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Tue 7/22

2:32 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Oakland

Wed 7/23

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$151

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

2:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Oakland

Mon 8/18

7:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$257

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Wed 8/13

5:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Oakland

Mon 8/18

4:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$267

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Sat 8/2

7:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$68

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$127

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

2:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$129

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Wed 11/19

2:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$131

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Thu 11/27

6:40 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$134

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Oakland

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MCI to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Kansas City to Oakland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Kansas City to Oakland have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Oakland, California round-trip from $151. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $257, and Delta, from $267. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Oakland, California for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $68. Southwest flights start at $129 while deals on Delta start at $134 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $377. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Oakland) can be booked for $153 on average our data indicates $518 when flying from Kansas City to Oakland, California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Kansas City to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Oakland. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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