Travelling from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) leaving from either of these.
Around 3 hours 13 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), with 39 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAX to MCI is the 05:15 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:32 with Spirit Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Los Angeles to MCI. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can find a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
At LAX, there's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport, including:
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is about 32 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) operates nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to MCI departing from VNY include:
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Los Angeles to MCI, take things easy in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
Kansas City International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Kansas City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport, ر.ق. 181 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from ر.ق. 363. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
It's best to book 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to MCI around that time.
The cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kansas City in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Los Angeles to MCI, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport.
More about Kansas City
Start your Kansas City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City and The Irish Centre at Union Station are popular attractions which should feature on every Kansas City itinerary.
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