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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$215
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$290
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$239
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$325
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$425
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$324
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$334
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$284
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$364
Reno
Reno1 stop$379
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$261
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$215
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$290
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$239
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$325
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$425
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$324
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$334
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$284
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$364
Reno
Reno1 stop$379
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$261

Book Cheap Kansas City to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to California

Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
Frontier Logo
2:34 pm - 7:10 am
MCI
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LAS
18h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 1:00 pm
LAS
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MCI
10h 01m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 8
Frontier Logo
2:34 pm - 2:03 pm
MCI
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LAS
25h 29m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 1:00 pm
LAS
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MCI
10h 01m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9
Frontier Logo
2:34 pm - 8:03 pm
MCI
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LAS
7h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 1:00 pm
LAS
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MCI
10h 01m
1 stop
$199Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 12:25 pm
MCI
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SMF
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 11:35 pm
SMF
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MCI
5h 40m
1 stop
$278Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 24
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:16 pm
MCI
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SMF
7h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 12:13 am
SMF
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MCI
5h 13m
1 stop
$283Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:07 pm
MCI
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SMF
8h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 12:25 am
SMF
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MCI
9h 28m
2 stops
$288American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 11:33 pm
MCI
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SMF
5h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:21 pm - 11:49 pm
SMF
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MCI
7h 28m
1 stop
$311Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:36 am
MCI
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SMF
5h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:52 pm
SMF
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MCI
8h 27m
2 stops
$319United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 12:11 am
MCI
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SMF
6h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 11:59 pm
SMF
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MCI
5h 46m
1 stop
$331American Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Tue, Jun 30
Southwest Logo
8:15 pm - 11:25 pm
MCI
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OAK
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 7:20 pm
OAK
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MCI
6h 55m
1 stop
$344Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to California departing in June.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Kansas City found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $276 round-trip. The most popular route is from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $276.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Kansas City to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $158 on average. Morning departures are around 7% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $440.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $431, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to California is January, when tickets cost $64 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $742 and $687 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Kansas City to California, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kansas City, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to San Diego

FAQs - booking California flights

  • What are some common layovers on the route from Kansas City to California?

    When flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to various destinations in California, you might find direct flights to major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. However, for smaller California destinations or if you're seeking more economical options, common layover airports could include Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). These layover points often depend on the airline and the specific destination in California.

  • If I want to visit Disneyland, which airport should I fly to?

    For a trip to Disneyland in California, the most convenient airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County. Located just a short drive from Disneyland, it offers an easier and often less crowded alternative to the larger Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Another good option is Long Beach Airport (LGB), which is also relatively close and offers a more relaxed travel experience compared to Los Angeles Airport. Both airports provide access to Disneyland with various ground transportation options, including shuttles, taxis, and car rentals.

  • How can I make my flight from Kansas City to California more sustainable?

    To reduce the environmental impact of your flight, consider flying with airlines that prioritize sustainability. Airlines like Southwest, which operates routes from Kansas City to various California destinations, are known for their efficient fleet and environmental initiatives. Choosing direct flights when possible can help minimize carbon emissions, as the most fuel is consumed during takeoffs and landings.

  • On flights from Kansas City to California, which airlines offer onboard Wi-Fi, and are there charges for using it?

    For flights departing from Kansas City International Airport to California, airlines like Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines commonly provide Wi-Fi onboard. The approach to Wi-Fi services varies among these carriers. Southwest Airlines usually offers Wi-Fi at a nominal fee, while Delta Air Lines and American Airlines may have different pricing structures based on the length of the flight and the type of internet package.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Kansas City to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Kansas City to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Kansas City to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Kansas City to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $157 one-way - $358 round-trip; Los Angeles $191 one-way - $394 round-trip
  • Your journey from Kansas City to California begins at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). While this airport isn't a major hub for any specific airline, it is served by several carriers, including Southwest Airlines, which has a significant number of flights from this airport. You'll find both direct and connecting flight options to various destinations in California.
  • Select your arrival airport based on your California destination: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Southern California, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for the Bay Area, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for the state's capital area, San Diego International Airport (SAN) for the San Diego area, or John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County for the Disneyland area and coastal attractions.
  • Southwest Airlines provides frequent direct flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco, making it a popular choice for travelers. For Northern California destinations like Sacramento, airlines such as Delta Air Lines and United Airlines offer a variety of flight options, including some direct flights and others with layovers.
  • For families flying from Kansas City to California, Kansas City International Airport provides amenities like nursing rooms and family restrooms for convenience. Airlines like Southwest Airlines, serving this route, often include family pre-boarding and in-flight entertainment suitable for children.
  • For enhanced comfort on your flight, especially on longer routes, consider upgrading your seat. Airlines like Delta and United Airlines offer premium seating with added benefits such as extra legroom, priority boarding, and improved in-flight services. Look for upgrade options when booking or keep an eye out for promotional upgrade offers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - SMF
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

The boarding process was simple but the seats were very uncomfortable. The staff lady was also very hard to understand when she spoke over the intercom about procedures and updates. Other staff members seemed like they were just tired and didnt want to be on the plane. Im used to happy attendants and being able to understand what is said over the speakers.

I didnt have a flight. Kayak must be on drugs because I confirmed with spirit that I had no booked flight.

Spent seven hours in the airport with spirit pushing he flight time back two hours every two hours only to then have it canceled without explanation. The employees said, “They’ve been doing this for the last five days.” Would have been great if they told us to expect that when we arrived.

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

This was a horrible experience for both KAYAK and Spirit. My flight was canceled with no alternative flight option. I paid $600 for a last minute flight and didn't receive an email from KAYAK regarding the cancelled flight until hours after it was canceled. Never again for either.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

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