Los Angeles to Kansas City (LAX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–MCI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,361 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 19 | E75L, E7W | 3h32-3h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 14 | 319 | 3h01-3h11 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h48-3h05 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MCI | SNA→MCI | SAN→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 2m | 3h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MCI
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, BBQ, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MCI ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,361 miles (2,190 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 193 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).