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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City takes 3h 15m, covering 1,360 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City range from $367 to $602, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the $468 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $301 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $493 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Kansas City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $190 to $1,324. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Kansas City flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $421 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $132.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Albuquerque (ABQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 22m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 47m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Kansas City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

The Los Angeles Airport offers shared shuttle services from downtown Los Angeles to the airport to ensure you are not late for your flight. You can also choose to use the private airport transfer if you want to avoid taxi lines with the services available 24h a day, seven days a week.

If you have a disability, you do not have to worry as the LAX airport’s facilities are comprehensive enough to cater to your needs. The airport has telephones for the hearing impaired, elevators and rampways for ease of movement and wheelchair assistance if you make reservations. The toilets also have extra-wide doors and stalls to accommodate the wheelchair and side grips.

Once you arrive at the Kansas City Airport and have not made any prior arrangements for pick up, you can rent a car at the car rental facility. Several companies, including Alamo, Goldcar, Europcar and Megadrive, are located at the rental facility.

The Kansas City airport has a designated public rest area in case you have a service animal outside of Terminals B and C next to the pedestrian ramps. The animals are also provided with waste receptacles and biodegradable bags.