$35 Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles (QLA) to Kansas City (MKC)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Kansas City

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, May 26 - Tue, Jun 4
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Tue, Jun 4, priced at $172 found 10 hours ago
Sat, May 25 - Wed, Jun 12
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$198 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 25 from Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Wed, Jun 12, priced at $198 found 5 hours ago
Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$262 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 26 from Hollywood Burbank to Kansas City Intl., returning Thu, May 30, priced at $262 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 25 - Tue, Jun 11
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$357 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 25 from Long Beach Municipal to Kansas City Intl., returning Tue, Jun 11, priced at $357 found 5 days ago

Airfares from $35 One Way, $69 Round Trip from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Prices starting at $69 for return flights and $35 for one-way flights to Kansas City were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
LAX
Los Angeles
MCI
Kansas City
$69 Roundtrip, just found
$69
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 4 from Los Angeles to Kansas City, returning Tue, Jun 11, priced at $69 just found
Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
BUR
Burbank
MCI
Kansas City
$116 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 4 from Burbank to Kansas City, returning Tue, Jun 11, priced at $116 found 5 hours ago
Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 24
ONT
Ontario
MCI
Kansas City
$150 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 16 from Ontario to Kansas City, returning Sat, Aug 24, priced at $150 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 18
SNA
Orange County
MCI
Kansas City
$164 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 12 from Orange County to Kansas City, returning Tue, Jun 18, priced at $164 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 17
LAX
Los Angeles
MCI
Kansas City
$260 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 4 from Los Angeles to Kansas City, returning Tue, Sep 17, priced at $260 found 10 hours ago

More About Flying To Kansas City from Los Angeles

Route Information for Flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Origin Airport IATA Code
QLA
Destination Airport IATA Code
MKC
Distance
1360 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Spirit Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
4:40PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
4:20AM UTC

Flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

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Los Angeles Airport

The major airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area is the Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. Located at 1 World Way, LAX is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The major domestic and international airlines providing service to the airport include Air Alaska, Southwest, Air Tran, US Airways, Sun Country, Hawaiian, Virgin Atlantic, and several more. Orbitz.com can compare the rates for most of these airlines, so you save time and money.

Airport Parking Information

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Transportation to the Airport

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LAX Restaurant Information

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Flying to Kansas City

Despite its name, Kansas City is not located in Kansas. It is the largest city in Missouri and handles a great deal of airport traffic from tourists and businesspeople. Let Orbitz.com help you find the best deals on flights to Kansas City and accommodations for your trip.

Airports in Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport handles all the air traffic in the area. It lies 15 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City and is served by Southwest Airlines and Republic Airlines. The airport offers free Wi-Fi and has a consolidated car-rental service. Orbitz.com can help you get the best deal on hundreds of flights through Kansas City's airport.

Transportation from the Airport

A public bus route stops at Terminal C and travels back and forth between it and the downtown bus stop. It costs $1.50 per trip. For travelers needing to go to nearby cities, such as St. Joseph, Columbia, or Topeka, a shuttle service is available. The airport is located next to I-29 and I-435. You can also get special package deals on rental cars by booking through Orbitz.com.

Weather in Kansas City

Because of its inland location, Kansas City has distinct seasons, with summertime temperatures averaging around 90 degrees. The weather is humid, and you can expect rain to occur mostly during the spring and summer. If you decide to visit in winter, expect to deal with temperatures dipping into the negatives in January. Tornadoes are also a common occurrence in late spring and early summer.

Destination Highlights

Kansas City is most famous for its barbeque cuisine. The American Royal hosts a barbeque contest each fall, making it a busy time for tourists from around the nation. Other tourist attractions include the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival, also held during late November.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City?
Yes, if you’re heading from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.), you’ll only have one flight number to keep in mind. There are 3 airlines offering nonstop services to select from. Some of the best are:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Delta

What is the shortest flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City?
From Los Angeles, the thrilling sights and sounds of Kansas City are at least 3 hours and 45 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or maybe even upgrade to one with extra legroom, and travel to your destination in total comfort.
What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City most frequently?
Consider booking a ticket with Spirit Airlines (NK), which frequently services this route. This airline operates 30 flights every month between LAX and MCI. Southwest Airlines (WN) also operates services from Los Angeles to Kansas City. It’s another great option and has 30 flights each month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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