Los Angeles to Kansas City (LAX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–MCI is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,361 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 26 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h05-3h10 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 13 | 319 | 3h11-3h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | E75L | 3h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MCI | LGB→MCI | BUR→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MCI is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,361 miles (2,190 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).