MCI - OAK

$140 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Oakland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Oakland departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$266
Overall average: $449
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/21Sat 4/25
MCI - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$140
Typical prices: $214-$417
Southwest
Thu 3/19
MCI - OAK • 1 stop
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Departing from MCI is simple with direct access to gates.
For a quick trip to San Francisco from OAK, use BART.
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $266 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Oakland (MCI-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Oakland 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Oakland

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 7:24 pm
MCI
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OAK
27h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:17 pm
OAK
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MCI
18h 07m
1 stop
$266Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:24 pm
MCI
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OAK
14h 24m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:17 pm
OAK
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MCI
18h 07m
1 stop
$268Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 11:40 pm
MCI
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OAK
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:10 pm
OAK
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MCI
5h 10m
1 stop
$274Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
8:11 pm - 11:46 pm
MCI
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OAK
5h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:49 pm - 12:46 am
OAK
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MCI
5h 57m
1 stop
$279Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 11:46 pm
MCI
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OAK
8h 06m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:49 pm - 12:46 am
OAK
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MCI
5h 57m
1 stop
$284Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:15 pm
MCI
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OAK
8h 15m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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MCI
26h 40m
2 stops
$286Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 7:24 pm
MCI
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OAK
27h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:33 am - 2:04 pm
OAK
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MCI
26h 31m
2 stops
$288Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 8:53 am
MCI
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OAK
17h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:59 pm
OAK
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MCI
15h 39m
1 stop
$289Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:39 pm
MCI
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OAK
13h 39m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:59 pm
OAK
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MCI
15h 39m
1 stop
$291Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:46 pm
MCI
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OAK
12h 21m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:49 pm - 12:46 am
OAK
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MCI
5h 57m
1 stop
$294Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Oakland flights

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

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

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

For Kansas City to Oakland, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Oakland back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Oakland, 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 Oakland is August, where tickets cost $286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $726 and $482 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $395 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Oakland

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$140
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 67% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Oakland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Oakland was $140 for a one-way ticket and $266 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Kansas City to Oakland.

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

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Oakland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Oakland flight route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Oakland, Southwest or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Oakland are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $302 and an overall rating of 6.3.

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

    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 Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland 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 Oakland?

    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 Oakland with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and OAK 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 Oakland?

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kansas City to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Oakland. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

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

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

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