Los Angeles to Kansas City (LAX–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,361 mi airlines 61/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2861
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
PDT T1
12:55 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1168
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
PDT T1
1:10 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5320
UA United
E7W
9:20 AM
PDT T7
2:52 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL1517
DL Delta
319
9:40 AM
PDT T3
2:54 PM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1737
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
PDT T1
3:45 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN8514
WN Southwest
B38M
1:35 PM
PDT
6:40 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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BBQ9710
BBQ BBQ
3:22 PM
PDT
8:15 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2863
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 PM
PDT T1
10:50 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2894
AF Air France
319
5:55 PM
PDT T3
11:10 PM+1
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3782
AM Aeromexi
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL2243
DL Delta
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AM3756
AM Aeromexi
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3338
AM Aeromexi
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2238
WN Southwest
738
7:55 PM
PDT T1
1:00 AM+1
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3887
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM4906
AM Aeromexi
319
7:08 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
PDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2337
DL Delta
319
7:08 AM
EDT TM
9:00 AM
PDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3719
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN801
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2159
AF Air France
319
3:48 PM
EDT TM
5:33 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1517
DL Delta
319
3:50 PM
EDT
5:31 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3616
AM Aeromexi
319
3:50 PM
EDT
5:31 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5632
UA United
E7W
4:06 PM
EDT
5:59 PM
PDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3428
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3560
WN Southwest
738
6:30 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3036
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN223
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN706
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
10:05 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Kansas City
6 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 1,361 mi 1h 53m nonstop +3h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

LAX–MCI is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,361 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 738, 7M8, B38M 3h05 88%
DL Delta Air Lines 14 319 3h06-3h14 88% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 11 319 3h06 88% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 319 3h15 88% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 3h32 88% Star Alliance
BBQ BBQ 1 1h53 88%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AF, AM, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (32 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: BBQ + WN (22 flights/wk, 36%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MCI direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,028
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MCI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
84%
Return
MCI → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric LAX→MCI SNA→MCI SAN→MCI
Distance from LAX 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 1
Weekly flights 61 1 15
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 45m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,361 mi / 2,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 3h 32m.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,361 mi / 2,190 km
Flight time1h 53m to 3h 32m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights61 out / 62 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 3h 32m. The route covers 1,361 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, BBQ, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MCI. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, APA, EGE, SNA, LIT, OKC, LRD, SMF, CVG, MSL, MKE, CLE, BHM, PNS, HPN, TEB, PIT, BED, MFE, PIE, GCM, LIR, SAL, HOU, DFW, AUS, MSY, CLT, PHX, MDW, DEN, MSP, BNA, DAL, ORD, LAS, SAT, SAN, ABQ, SEA, DTW, IAH, BWI, ATL, FLL, STL, IAD, MCO, PHL, TPA, JFK, SLC, SFO, PDX, DCA, RDU, MIA, BOS, EWR, LGA, IND, SJD, RSW and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MCI to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to MCI

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, BBQ, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MCI ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,361 miles (2,190 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).