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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Kansas City to Los Angeles

August 10 - August 19

Cheapest

MCI - Los Angeles

$230

$177

Round trip

July 27 - August 19

Best

MCI - Los Angeles

$260

$178

Round trip

July 20 - August 19

Best
Earliest

MCI - Los Angeles

$261

$178

Round trip

August 17 - August 19

MCI - Los Angeles

$256

$178

Round trip

August 17 - August 27

MCI - Los Angeles

$227

$207

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

MCI - Los Angeles

$252

$214

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

MCI - Los Angeles

$244

$217

Round trip

August 6 - August 11

MCI - Los Angeles

$251

$219

Round trip

November 4 - November 11

MCI - Los Angeles

$210

$223

Round trip

August 6 - August 12

MCI - Los Angeles

$242

$224

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles

The journey from Kansas City to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2190 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you'll typically spend a significant amount of time traveling, often involving connections to reach your destination.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $270–$509, with a median of $392. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles? You'll find the most affordable median fares in March, at $240. August also offers competitive prices with a median of $242, followed by December at a median of $270. Planning your trip during these months could lead to notable savings.
Most itineraries for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 17.5% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 8h 59m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most travelers will experience at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Los Angeles

Regular price: $193 - $369

Prices from Kansas City to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles is $193-$369. The current lowest deal is $177 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 10-Aug 19.

now $177

Low $193

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to LAX is March, with a median price of $240. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $615. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $240

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $615

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Direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Los Angeles

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$590

$530

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

American Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$491

$462

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$360

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$261

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$280

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$321

$251

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles

3 nights

Jun 27 - Jun 30

$490  →  $360

27%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$465  →  $339

27%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$487  →  $371

24%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

$486  →  $392

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles

Kansas City - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Los Angeles are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest deals

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $240.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 59m

The median flight duration from Kansas City to Los Angeles is 8 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.5% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights on this route in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good option for flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Fly into Los Angeles International (LAX) for convenient access to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, shuttle)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

This airport is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

John Wayne (SNA)

This airport is the primary option for Orange County with extensive domestic service.

📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Long Beach (LGB)

This airport is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles.

📍 ~35 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$304

Ontario International (ONT)

This airport is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles.

📍 ~65 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

San Diego International (SAN)

This airport is a major international hub and a robust backup option for specific routes.

📍 ~170 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles for the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $407. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $427, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure increased the average price significantly to $893. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $478.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles is considered to be $270 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $392, with 75% of prices falling below $509. By aiming for prices at or below $270, travelers can typically secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles are March, August, and December. In March, the median price was $240, and in August, it was $242. December also offered a relatively low median price of $270. The annual median price for this route was $392, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.