Direct flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles
33 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to LAX.
Flight time: about 2h47m 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 SWA4827 | 5:43a | 2h44m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4827 | 5:50a | 2h45m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4827 | 6:01a | 2h42m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4827 | 6:28a | 2h46m | Tue–Wed |
| Delta DAL1354 | 7:33a | 2h39m | Tue |
| Delta DAL1354 | 7:38a | 2h50m | Wed–Sun |
| Delta DAL1354 | 7:46a | 2h56m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3875 | 12:44p | 2h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2418 | 3:50p | 2h48m | Thu |
| Delta DAL1517 | 3:54p | 2h45m | Thu |
| Delta DAL1517 | 3:58p | 2h51m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Delta DAL1517 | 4:06p | 2h44m | Mon, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2418 | 4:09p | 2h47m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2418 | 4:17p | 2h47m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW5489 | 4:44p | 3h5m | Tue–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5489 | 4:49p | 3h5m | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3748 | 8:22p | 2h46m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2423 | 8:24p | 2h54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2423 | 8:44p | 2h49m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2561 | 9:12p | 2h38m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 33 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Delta, SkyWest and Southwest. 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 2h47m 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 2h47m.