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Unfortunately, nonstop flights to LA from Kansas City are currently unavailable. You will find that that there are however a few airlines such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines providing flights with either one or two stops to Los Angeles.

You can choose to take the FlyAway bus which operates every day and takes around 35min to get to the city on light traffic. If you are burdened with a bit of luggage and are looking for a quick and convenient way to get to downtown LA, you can grab a taxi from the airport which can take around 20min.

All terminals are fitted with ramp ways from the street to sidewalk level to cater for passengers with wheelchairs. You will also find that the telephone booths have hearing-aid compatible phones as well as amplified telephones.

The terminal building of the airport is well known for being a themed building with an observation deck as it was designed to resemble a landing spaceship which is a fun adventure for kids while at the airport. You can also find the Flight Path Museum located alongside the terminal which can keep children entertained with its documentation on the history of aviation.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 343 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to C$ 609 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 4% 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 23% on the Kansas City to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 523 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 675, a difference of C$ 153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kansas City to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 9:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:50 am.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% below the route average of C$ 564. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles takes 3h 40m, covering 3,521 km.

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 C$ 436 to C$ 2,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 241, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 96% on time
• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 7h 10m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles range from C$ 399 to C$ 704, with an average of C$ 564 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 399 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Los Angeles flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue