Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,363-mile flight takes about 3h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,363 mi · 2,194 km
- Flight time
- 3h 29m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MCI to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 63,515 | 3h 26m |
| Delta Air Lines | 12 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 60,605 | 3h 30m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 6,661 | 3h 41m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 7,848 | 3h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to LAX flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:30pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2510Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 7:55am | 24 | 96% |
| DL 1783Delta Air Lines | 7:42am | 9:10am | 29 | 86% |
| DL 1517Delta Air Lines | 3:52pm | 5:17pm | 25 | 91% |
| UA 5489United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:20pm | 6:10pm | 25 | 97% |
| WN 4316Southwest Airlines | 5:10pm | 6:35pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 1549Southwest Airlines | 8:30pm | 9:55pm | 16 | 69% |
Is MCI to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,337 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 8pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 616 | 92% | 7 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 548 | 69% | 17 min | 0.5% |
| United Airlines | 141 | 94% | 4 min | 0% |
| Spirit Airlines | 32 | 81% | 18 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 51 | 86% | |
| 6am to 7am | 35 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 315 | 93% | |
| 10am to 11am | 30 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 29 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 335 | 87% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 260 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 40 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 43 | 54% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 62 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 98 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 112 | 13,678 | |
| September 2025 | 114 | 13,292 | |
| October 2025 | 104 | 12,108 | |
| November 2025 | 101 | 10,410 | |
| December 2025 | 79 | 9,730 | |
| January 2026 | 67 | 7,369 | |
| February 2026 | 77 | 8,160 | |
| March 2026 | 105 | 10,644 | |
| April 2026 | 129 | 11,002 | |
| May 2026 | 132 | 12,674 | |
| June 2026 | 152 | 14,990 | |
| July 2026 | 145 | 15,545 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.