Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City
31 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to MCI.
Flight time: about 2h46m nonstop
Flying back? Kansas City → Los Angeles · 32 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA863 | 5:35a | 2h37m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2486 | 7:40a | 2h55m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2486 | 8:15a | 2h51m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2029 | 8:55a | 2h35m | Sat |
| Delta DAL1517 | 9:30a | 2h39m | Mon, Sun |
| Delta DAL1517 | 9:45a | 2h48m | Tue–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5426 | 10:06a | 3h5m | Daily |
| JSX JSX8250 | 11:25a | 2h55m | Thu |
| Delta DAL2243 | 1:30p | 2h39m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4845 | 5:30p | 2h46m | Tue–Wed |
| Delta DAL2243 | 6:15p | 2h42m | Mon, Sun |
| Delta DAL2243 | 6:36p | 2h46m | Tue–Fri |
| Southwest SWA3674 | 8:00p | 2h48m | Sun |
Delta
Southwest
UnitedOther airports near Los Angeles with nonstops to Kansas City
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SAN — San DiegoAlaska, Southwest | 109 mi | 12 |
The route
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Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 31 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by Delta, JSX, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 2h46m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Kansas City?
Driving from Los Angeles to Kansas City takes about 23h 15m behind the wheel — roughly 1,619 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h46m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
Yes — 32 nonstop flights a week from Kansas City (MCI) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on Delta, Southwest and United, based on recently observed departures.