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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Sacramento.

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $569 for nonstop.

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.

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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Kansas City to Sacramento route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $186. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 1:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 12:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $365. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Sacramento takes 3h 41m, covering 1,437 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,628. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 5h 38m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 38m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Sacramento range from $282 to $443, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.