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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $168-$408
United Airlines
Thu 8/27Thu 9/3
MCI - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $144-$240
Frontier
Sat 8/22
MCI - LAX • 2 stops
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members; Comfort Plus adds legroom.
Southwest includes free snacks; Rapid Rewards has no blackout dates.
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You can fly direct with Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 29m
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Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles (MCI-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 6:10 pm
MCI
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LAX
3h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 3:39 pm
LAX
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MCI
3h 33mnonstop
$251United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 6:09 pm
MCI
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LAX
6h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:27 pm - 1:22 pm
LAX
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MCI
12h 55m
2 stops
$251Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 5:33 pm
MCI
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LAX
3h 33mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 2:57 pm
LAX
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MCI
3h 12mnonstop
$251Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:42 am - 9:10 am
MCI
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LAX
3h 28mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 2:45 pm
LAX
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MCI
3h 15mnonstop
$251Delta
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
8:55 pm - 10:35 pm
MCI
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LAX
3h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 12:45 pm
LAX
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MCI
3h 05mnonstop
$251Southwest
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:55 pm - 10:35 pm
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LAX
3h 40mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 10:35 pm
LAX
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MCI
3h 05mnonstop
$251Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
2:17 pm - 12:03 am
MCI
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LAX
11h 46m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 1:22 pm
LAX
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MCI
4h 52m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:01 am - 12:42 pm
MCI
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LAX
7h 41m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:51 pm - 1:22 pm
LAX
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MCI
14h 31m
1 stop
$255Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 6:10 pm
MCI
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LAX
3h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 10:25 am
LAX
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MCI
8h 15m
1 stop
$261United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 2:39 pm
MCI
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LAX
20h 07m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 8:26 am
LAX
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MCI
17h 48m
2 stops
$270Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Kansas City usually cost between $208 and $432 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $251 on Delta (Aug 22-Aug 24).

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

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

For Kansas City to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $486 and $482 respectively.

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

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 $352, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles

 
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$137
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles

  • Is it possible to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles nonstop?

    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.

  • What is a quick way to get from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Are there any facilities for travelers with disabilities at Los Angeles International Airport?

    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.

  • Does LAX offer any facilities for families?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles was $137 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Los Angeles?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Kansas City. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $482 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $441 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Kansas City 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 Los Angeles?

    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 to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Los Angeles from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • When leaving Kansas City for Los Angeles, you can depart using Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is the main public airport and is situated approximately 15 miles northwest of Downtown Kansas City. The airport is mainly known for serving the Kansas metropolitan area, and a private vehicle will be able to get you from the city center in around 21min. You can also catch the Line 229 bus, which can take around 45min, or board a towncar to MCI airport which takes roughly 22min on the road. You will find that there are also a few airport shuttle buses available that can drop you off near the terminal at the airport.
  • When you get to Los Angeles, you will arrive via Los Angeles International Airport which is the main and busiest airport in Southern California. The airport mainly serves residents of greater Los Angeles and is found at the Westchester neighborhood which is approximately 18 miles southwest of Los Angeles metropolitan district.
  • If you prefer public transport as a means of getting to the city, you could take the FlyAway bus which operates every day and can take 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 on the route. There are also a few car rental agencies located at the terminal where a shuttle bus will be able to take you to the actual vehicle.
  • Some of the amenities you could take advantage of at Los Angeles International Airport include the airport lounges which are fitted with free Wi-Fi and can be found from terminals one to seven. Business travelers can also get to enjoy a fully equipped business center fitted with internet stations, fax and copy machines as well as scanners. There are also a few shops and restaurants that can be found onsite for travelers looking to grab a meal before heading out into the city.
  • Business travelers can benefit from landing at Los Angeles International Airport not only due to the presence of a business center conveniently located within the airport, but also the close proximity of the airport to the business district in the city.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Kansas City to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Los Angeles Los Angeles to Kansas City

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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