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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:32 am and lands at 10:16 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 3h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles takes 3h 44m, covering 1,360 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles range from $332 to $519, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $428 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $211 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $462 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 96% on time
• United Airlines: 93% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $240 to $1,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kansas City to Los Angeles route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $405 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $505, a difference of $100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 8h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 33m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Unfortunately, nonstop flights to LA from Kansas City are currently unavailable. You will find that that there are however a few airlines such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines providing flights with either one or two stops to Los Angeles.

You can choose to take the FlyAway bus which operates every day and takes around 35min to get to the city on light traffic. If you are burdened with a bit of luggage and are looking for a quick and convenient way to get to downtown LA, you can grab a taxi from the airport which can take around 20min.

All terminals are fitted with ramp ways from the street to sidewalk level to cater for passengers with wheelchairs. You will also find that the telephone booths have hearing-aid compatible phones as well as amplified telephones.

The terminal building of the airport is well known for being a themed building with an observation deck as it was designed to resemble a landing spaceship which is a fun adventure for kids while at the airport. You can also find the Flight Path Museum located alongside the terminal which can keep children entertained with its documentation on the history of aviation.