Direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles
28 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to LAX.
Flight time: about 3h6m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2510 | 6:38a | 3h12m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2510 | 6:49a | 3h4m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2510 | 7:09a | 3h6m | Tue–Wed |
| Delta DAL2337 | 7:30a | 2h59m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2510 | 7:36a | 3h6m | Sun |
| Delta DAL2337 | 7:36a | 3h4m | Fri–Sat |
| Southwest SWA4316 | 3:49p | 2h54m | Sat |
| Delta DAL1517 | 3:49p | 3h12m | Mon |
| Delta DAL1517 | 4:11p | 3h4m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5489 | 4:30p | 3h5m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4316 | 5:30p | 3h8m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4316 | 5:42p | 2h53m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1549 | 8:45p | 3h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1549 | 9:34p | 3h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1549 | 9:40p | 3h14m | Fri, Sun |
| Sun Country SCX8711 | 11:55p | 2h56m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 28 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Delta, Sun Country, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 3h6m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
Driving from Kansas City to Los Angeles takes about 23h 15m behind the wheel — roughly 1,619 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h6m.