Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Kansas City?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 11.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Kansas City?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to Kansas City is approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of 2190 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 5 hours and 29 minutes. This difference reflects the additional time incurred by layovers and connecting segments. Travelers can expect a significantly shorter journey when flying direct.

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City typically cost about 19% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is around $439, while connecting flights have a median price of $368. Direct flights constitute approximately 19.7% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. Travelers can save by choosing a connecting flight, though it may involve a longer travel duration.

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Los Angeles to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City cover a distance of 2190 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short hop but typically shorter than intercontinental travel. Understanding this distance helps set expectations for travel time and potential connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City, fares typically range from $369–$778, with a median of $482. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City? You'll find the lowest median fares in November, with prices around $129. Other affordable months include May and January, both showing median fares of $260. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 11.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Kansas City takes approximately 14h 50m, including connections. Since most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers.

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

Regular price: $226 - $418

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City is $226 to $418. The current lowest deal is $149 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 20.

now $149

Low $226

High $418

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City is November, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $819. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $129

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $819

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$207

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$207

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$300

$187

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$207

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$241

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$241

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$325 → $151

54%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$315 → $150

52%

8 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 20

$284 → $149

48%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$338 → $207

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Los Angeles - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Kansas City are above the typical level, with a median price of $482.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 14h 50m

Flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City typically take 14h 50m, covering a distance of 2190 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $149

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $149 from August 12-August 20.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$169

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with competitive pricing and a high volume of domestic flights.

📍 ~269 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $342. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to approximately $565, while booking 7-13 days out results in an average price of $721. Planning ahead by 14-27 days generally offers the most favorable prices across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City is considered to be $369 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $482. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $778 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $369 typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, November, May, and January are typically the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City. In November, the median flight price was $129. Both May and January also showed favorable pricing, with a median of $260 for flights. These months offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $482, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Los Angeles to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

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

Regular price: $226 - $418

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City is $226 to $418. The current lowest deal is $149 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 20.

now $149

Low $226

High $418

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City

November

Cheapest

Flights from $129

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $819

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$207

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$207

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$300

$187

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$207

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$241

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kansas City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$241

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$325 → $151

54%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$315 → $150

52%

8 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 20

$284 → $149

48%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$338 → $207

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City