Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles (MKC - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$244	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is currently $244
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$418	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is currently $418
Last-minute weekend getaway	$448	American 1 stop 26 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Los Angeles is currently $448
Cheapest business class flights	$496	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is currently $496

Fastest flight	3 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–220
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–470

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $418

Typical price: $335–630

10 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - LAX Every day

803 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $418

Typical price: $295–750

14 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - LAX Every day

343 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $360

Typical price: $345–650

7 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - LAX Every day

531 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day
American

from $438

Typical price: $260–660

444 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $483

Typical price: $350–790

43 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $244

Typical price: $190–495

23 weekly connecting flights

MCI - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $360, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $438, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $483, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $244, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles starts at $244 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 343 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 10 nonstop flights and 803 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Los Angeles are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 531 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 444 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 43 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $360, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $438, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $483, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $244, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.

Delta, Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

There are 10 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Los Angeles at price $448 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta, Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

There are 10 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles start at $418 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles start at $496 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles start at $244 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and Los Angeles starts at $448 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Los Angeles at price $448 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.