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

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Los Angeles to Kansas City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,365 mi 1h 34m nonstop +3h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

LAX–MKC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,365 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 3h04 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MKC direction.
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Tue
0
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Thu
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Fri
0
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Sat
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LAS ~4h 2m PSP ~4h 21m HOU ~5h 16m SLC ~5h 18m STL ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
209
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MKC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
MKC → LAX
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric LAX→MKC PSP→MKC
Distance from LAX – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 84% –
Palm Springs (PSP) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 3h 4m.
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.

Facts

LAX–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Flight time1h 34m to 3h 4m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 3h 4m. The route covers 1,365 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, PSP, HOU, SLC, STL, PHX, BNA, YYZ, ATL, SEA, GSO, FLL, PBI, SUA, PHL, MIA, BOS, IAD, ORD, PIT, DAL, AUS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MKC to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. 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 MKC

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MKC ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,365 miles (2,197 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).