Flights Los Angeles → Kansas City
As of November 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City have a typical range USD 484–812, median USD 549. Full range across all 195 offers: USD 253–970. We found 64% of 195 offers from budget carriers (around USD 533) and 36% from full-service carriers (around USD 588).
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Kansas City
Based on 195 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Kansas City
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | USD 59 | — | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 90 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Kansas City cost?
Based on 195 offers · November 2026
Los Angeles to Kansas City flights ranged from USD 253 to USD 970 across 195 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 575 and premium fares around 790 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 195 offers.
These 195 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 504 and USD 593
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Kansas City flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Kansas City routes. The breakdown below is based on 195 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| AS | 63 | 10% |
| UA | 49 | 9% |
| United | 100 | 20% |
| AA | 46 | 9% |
| Southwest | 90 | 17% |
| WN | 46 | 7% |
| DL | 41 | 6% |
United: base ~USD 397 + fees USD 100 = ~USD 497 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 684 + fees USD 41 = ~USD 725 total.
United's USD 100 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 287 base difference shrinks to USD 228 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Kansas City?
9 airlines flew Los Angeles to Kansas City in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 253–344 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 9 | 253–344 | 273 | n/a |
 Frontier Airlines | 6 | 314–447 | 353 | 10 (3%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 4 | 477–822 | 477 | 63 (13%) |
 United | 5 | 401–529 | 497 | 100 (20%) |
 United Airlines | 24 | 507–578 | 517 | 49 (9%) |
 Southwest | 20 | 513–554 | 530 | 90 (17%) |
 American Airlines | 57 | 504–594 | 533 | 46 (9%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 66 | 574–833 | 588 | 46 (8%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 4 | 609–828 | 725 | 41 (6%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Kansas City prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Los Angeles to Kansas City flights
- Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–Kansas City cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 550 vs USD 436 median; overall median USD 549).
- United charges 10.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 100 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 320 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 477. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City cost?
- Based on 195 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Kansas City flights range from USD 253 to USD 970, with a median price of USD 549. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Kansas City flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 51 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Kansas City flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Kansas City including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Kansas City at USD 273 (median across 9 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Kansas City flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 477. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Kansas City routes?
- Los Angeles to Kansas City has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 253 to USD 970 across 195 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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