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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $425
Frontier
Sat 4/18Fri 4/24
MCI - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$457
Southwest
Tue 7/7Sat 7/11
MCI - SMF • Non-stop
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MCI's efficient layout ensures smooth departures.
SMF provides easy highway access for city transfers.
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Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $226 (round-trip)
Burbank (BUR)
Shortest trip • 5h 25m (one-way)
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5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento (MCI-SMF)

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

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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2:51 pm - 12:22 pm
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23h 31m
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11:03 am - 2:06 pm
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25h 03m
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$180Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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2:51 pm - 12:22 pm
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23h 31m
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12:18 pm - 2:06 pm
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23h 48m
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$194Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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4:06 pm - 8:31 pm
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6h 25m
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5:15 am - 4:44 pm
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9h 29m
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$217United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
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5:18 pm - 8:56 pm
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5h 38m
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11:59 pm - 8:52 am
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6h 53m
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$220United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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4:06 pm - 8:31 pm
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6h 25m
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1:55 pm - 11:32 pm
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7h 37m
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$222United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:59 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 00m
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4:19 pm - 11:30 pm
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5h 11m
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$223United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 14
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2:51 pm - 11:23 am
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22h 32m
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11:51 am - 2:06 pm
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48h 15m
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$225Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
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1:54 pm - 7:32 pm
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7h 38m
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1:55 pm - 11:32 pm
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7h 37m
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$227United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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1:56 pm - 8:26 pm
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8h 30m
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4:08 pm - 11:32 pm
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5h 24m
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$228United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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7:42 am - 7:06 pm
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13h 24m
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2:42 pm - 11:57 pm
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7h 15m
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$236Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Sacramento flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $349 respectively.

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

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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Sacramento

 
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John Walton

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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

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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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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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Sacramento

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Sacramento was $84 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Sacramento flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Sacramento?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $380 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 $273 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and SMF 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 Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $439 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Sacramento Intl.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Sacramento

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4301 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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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.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

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