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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $348-$482
Frontier
Fri 10/26Mon 10/29
MCI - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $205-$333
Southwest
Mon 11/19
MCI - OAK • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Kansas City and Oakland. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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November
Cheapest • 12% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $402 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Oakland (MCI-OAK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Oakland

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:53 pm - 11:53 amMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
25h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:55 pm - 11:55 amOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
16h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$210Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:53 pm - 11:53 amMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
25h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:55 pm - 11:55 amOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
16h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$219Frontier
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 3
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1:29 pm - 7:50 pmMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
8h 21m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:28 pm - 2:41 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
24h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$241Frontier
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30
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8:00 pm - 11:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
5h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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4:35 pm - 12:45 amOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
6h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
$259Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:25 pm - 11:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:30 am - 3:35 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
8h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$259Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:02 pm - 12:03 amMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:34 pm - 8:42 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
6h 08m1 stop Salt Lake City
$259Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:00 am - 11:54 amMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
6h 54m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:07 pm - 12:27 amOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
5h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City
$259Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 16
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4:22 pm - 10:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
7h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:00 am - 3:26 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
6h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$259Alaska Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12
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5:45 am - 11:15 amMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
7h 30m1 stop Houston Hobby
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3:40 pm - 11:55 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
6h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$259Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:01 pmMCI  Kansas City-OAK Oakland
6h 16m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:55 am - 2:04 pmOAK  Oakland-MCI Kansas City
6h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City
$259Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Oakland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Oakland typically range from $348 to $482. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $210, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Oakland. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Oakland?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Oakland at $341 round-trip.
•March ($456) and July ($452) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Oakland

 
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.

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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.

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Key details for Kansas City to Oakland flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$130
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 100% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Kansas City to Oakland

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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Your Kansas City to Oakland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Oakland?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Oakland.

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Oakland?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Oakland takes 00m, covering 1,484 miles.

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

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Oakland flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Oakland range from $348 to $482, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to Oakland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $402 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $784 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kansas City to Oakland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to Oakland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $210 to $1,544. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Oakland looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Oakland Airport (OAK)?

    Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Oakland?

    Flights from Kansas City to Oakland usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Oakland pass through?

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

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Oakland?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Kansas City to Oakland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $200.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Oakland?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 5h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 10m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and Oakland?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Oakland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Oakland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $348, about $200 less than Sunday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Oakland trip for November. Fares historically average $341 round-trip in that month - typically $115 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $402 round-trip on this route - about $382 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Oakland Airport.

    • Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG
    • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

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