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Cheapest round-trip
$256
Typical prices: $249-$552
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MCI - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$305
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Thu 10/1Mon 10/5
MCI - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
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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

Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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1:45 pm - 4:11 pm
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28h 26m
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6:28 pm - 3:47 pm
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19h 19m
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$256Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27
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2:17 pm - 10:57 am
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22h 40m
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7:15 pm - 12:55 pm
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15h 40m
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$262Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16
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4:32 pm - 3:32 pm
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25h 00m
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6:28 pm - 3:47 pm
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19h 19m
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$264Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14
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2:17 pm - 6:20 pm
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30h 03m
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7:15 pm - 12:55 pm
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15h 40m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
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2:17 pm - 6:20 pm
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30h 03m
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7:15 pm - 12:55 pm
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15h 40m
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$267Frontier
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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2:17 pm - 10:57 am
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22h 40m
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11:52 am - 1:22 pm
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23h 30m
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$271Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 6
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1:45 pm - 10:35 am
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22h 50m
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9:25 am - 1:00 pm
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25h 35m
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$278Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:17 pm - 10:57 am
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22h 40m
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7:58 pm - 1:22 pm
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39h 24m
2 stops
$280Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
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2:17 pm - 7:03 pm
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30h 46m
2 stops
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7:15 pm - 12:55 pm
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15h 40m
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$281Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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4:32 pm - 3:32 pm
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25h 00m
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6:28 pm - 1:00 pm
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16h 32m
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$282Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Sacramento departing in August.

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, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Sacramento back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, 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 January, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $420 and $396 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 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 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$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Sacramento was $115 for a one-way ticket and $256 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?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer 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 MAX 8 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • 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 $378 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 $282 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $330 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Sacramento?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Sacramento

 
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8.6Crew
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The crew was nice. Boarding sucked. Instead of loading from the back to the front people just sat wherever and you had to wait for them to move to get to a seat. And the flight was 25 minutes delayed.

I boarded last because of my boarding assignment and was given a middle seat at the back of the plane. I’m 6”1” so it was really tight. I wish I just had a seat assignment instead of a general boarding group. My bag was way at the front and my seat at the back. Was never offered a beverage and had no room to move.

The cabin was very cold with the air conditioning on at a very high level. I used my phone app that displays room temperature and it registered 67 degrees.

This was the second leg in a row where the Wi-Fi was down so I couldn't use my electronics for entertainment. Also, I realize that Southwest planes do not come with chargers which would have been nice since my phone was low battery and the flight was over 3 hours. The snacks and drinks are in such small portions, and the snacks aren't good.

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

Our flight was delayed by over 4 hours due to a maintenance issue. They announced a new plane was on the way. We were given a $12 food voucher ( airport food is quite expensive You can’t even by a water and a small snack for 12:00. 4 hours later we boarded and landed in Atlanta at 10:20 ish pm. Of course we missed our connection and we were given a hotel voucher and another food voucher ! We didn’t make it home until 11:00 the next day ! Unacceptable

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.

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.

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

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

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

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

Boarding was quick and efficient. My screen didn’t come on and everyone else had theirs working so a little bummer but it was a short flight!

They makes us feel confident on the flight. There was no any cancelation and they are really helpful with us.

I was able to check into my flight through the app and online but had issues getting my boarding pass once I arrived to the airport.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

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

More room. International flight - by the time you put your purse and shoes under the seat in front of you, add in the pillow and blanket they give you- makes for tight fit.

Flflight crew were amazing, kind, and considerate. Fofood choices were limited, and didn’t have a variation.

Everything minus the seat, was okay. Not enough room. 15 hours in a small space was hard on my back. I'm still quite sore.

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