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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.

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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Kansas City.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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 $513 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 6% 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 28% on the Sacramento to Kansas City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $282 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $108. 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 Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 12:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 6:16 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $363. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Kansas City takes 3h 11m, 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 $219 to $1,823. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Kansas City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $196.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 5h 44m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 46m via San Diego (SAN).

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.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Kansas City range from $282 to $468, with an average of $363 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.