Kansas City to Los Angeles (MCI–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCI–LAX 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 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 18 | E75L, E7W | 3h44-4h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, MU, VS, WS | 14 | 319 | 3h40-3h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, MU, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 10 | 7S7, B38M | 3h12-3h30 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→LAX | OMA→LAX | LNK→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 152 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 31 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 12m | 3h 29m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MCI–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to LAX
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, BBQ, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to LAX ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,361 miles (2,190 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 193 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Lincoln (LNK) and Salina (SLN).