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

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Los Angeles to Kansas City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,365 mi 1h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 58 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, 58 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 0 – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric LAX→MKC LGB→MKC BUR→MKC
Distance from LAX – 17 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 1h 34m 3h 10m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Kansas City flights · Burbank (BUR) to Kansas City flights · Santa Ana (SNA) 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
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MKC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m.
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
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections58 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/Chicago
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. The route covers 1,365 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, PSP, SNA, PHX, TUS, LGB, HOU, ASE, TUL, DAL, OMA, SLC, STL, PWK, CPS, UGN, MSP, MKE, SMF, BHM, MDW, SJD, BNA, YYZ, TYS, BFI, SEA, PIT, GSO, ORD, RDU, BUF, CLT, FLL, RIC, ATL, YVR, BWI, PHL, YEG, IAD, SUA, MCO, MIA, BDL, BDR, PBI, RSW, BOS, BGR, EWR, ANC, DEN, LAS, IAH, AUS, DFW and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 2 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 LGB, BUR and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 1 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. The route covers a distance of 1,365 miles (2,197 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).