Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,360 miles (2,189 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Denver and Albuquerque and more.
How many miles MCI to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MCI to LAX
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MCI to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MCI to LAX with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+3
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
MCI to LAX: common questions
How many miles does MCI to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to LAX?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Kansas City from Los Angeles by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,360 miles (2,189 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MCI to LAX award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Albuquerque (ABQ), Phoenix (PHX) and San Diego (SAN). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.