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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $285-$447
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/24Sun 10/28
MCI - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$351
Typical prices: $477-$626
Southwest
Tue 11/6Fri 11/9
MCI - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 45m
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento (MCI-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Sacramento

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:17 pm - 9:44 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:23 am - 11:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 36m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$178Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9
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4:22 pm - 10:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 53m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:00 am - 3:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$185Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 11:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:05 pm - 1:55 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$314Southwest
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:50 am - 10:25 amMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:55 pm - 10:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$317Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 11:12 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 1:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City
$317Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7
Delta Logo
6:02 pm - 11:44 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$317Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 8:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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4:08 pm - 11:52 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
$322United Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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1:36 pm - 8:35 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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5:10 am - 12:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$322United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 8:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 11:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 39m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$387American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 6:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 11:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$387American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Sacramento flights

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Sacramento typically range from $285 to $447. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $178, on Alaska Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Sacramento. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

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

•January and February are the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Sacramento at $307 round-trip.
•August ($495) and October ($477) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kansas City to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Sacramento

 
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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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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Key details for Kansas City to Sacramento flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$83
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 129% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Kansas City to Sacramento

When to book flights from Kansas City to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Sacramento 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 Sacramento flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Sacramento?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 1:55 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 45m.

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

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Sacramento takes 3h 45m, covering 1,437 miles.

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

    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 Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Sacramento range from $285 to $447, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $370 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $563 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to Sacramento 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 $178 to $1,674. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Sacramento flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Kansas City to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

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

    Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Kansas City to Sacramento. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $149.

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

  • What airlines fly from Kansas City to Sacramento?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Sacramento.

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

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 5h 43m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 50m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

    Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Kansas City to Sacramento flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to Sacramento flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Sacramento 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $338, about $149 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Sacramento trip for January. Fares historically average $307 round-trip in that month - typically $188 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Los Angeles Airport (LAX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $222 round-trip on this route - about $340 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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