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

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SY8724
SY Sun Country
738
8:45 AM
PDT T1
1:49 PM
EDT
3h 4m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,365 mi 4h 13m nonstop -3h behind 32 1-stop hubs

MKC–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,365 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
104
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
MKC → LAX
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
LAX → MKC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric MKC→LAX MCI→LAX LNK→LAX
Distance from MKC 14 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 1 62 1
Flight time 4h 13m 3h 30m 1h 43m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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.

MKC–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,365 mi / 2,197 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 13m. The route covers 1,365 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to LAX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, PSP, STL, OMA, SAN, PHX, DEN, TUS, SLC, BNA, MEM, MSY, BZN, OKC, HOU, IND, AUS, YYZ, ORD, RDU, SAT, YEG, EWR, BWI, IAD, MCO, PHL, FLL, MIA, UVF, DAL and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from LAX to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, LNK and OMA. 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 MKC to LAX

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to LAX ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,365 miles (2,197 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).