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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 1:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 6:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Kansas City takes 3h 12m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Kansas City range from $294 to $494, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $384 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $229 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $516 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 United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $173, which is 13% 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 Sacramento to Kansas City usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Sacramento to Kansas City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $206.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Kansas City.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 38m, compared with 5h 46m via San Diego (SAN) and 5h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (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 Sacramento to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: 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.

Taxis provide the quickest transportation from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to the city's central business district.

There are different rental car companies which include Enterprise, Alamo, and Budget. These rental cars can be found at the garage side of the airport.

There is, in fact, a hotel in the vicinity of the SMF airport. One of the most convenient places to stay is the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, a well-known hotel with three stars that provides a free airport shuttle service. It is around 3.8 miles from Sacramento International Airport . You can avoid the morning rush to the airport for your flight.

Parking at Sacramento International Airport is possible in one of five main lots: The Parking Garage and Hourly Parking. There are both short-term and long-term parking choices in the Parking Garage, a multi-story parking structure conveniently situated near Terminal A.