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$83 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Kansas City

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Kansas City (SMF-MCI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Kansas City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:05 pm - 6:09 amSMF-MCI
13h 04m1 stop
9:39 am - 10:05 amMCI-SMF
26h 26m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 19
7:11 pm - 6:12 amSMF-MCI
9h 01m1 stop
12:39 pm - 7:37 pmMCI-SMF
8h 58m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
4:00 pm - 8:40 amSMF-MCI
14h 40m1 stop
7:02 am - 6:48 pmMCI-SMF
13h 46m1 stop
Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
8:17 am - 4:39 pmSMF-MCI
6h 22m1 stop
7:44 pm - 1:23 pmMCI-SMF
19h 39m1 stop
Tue, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 11
11:59 pm - 10:27 amSMF-MCI
8h 28m1 stop
8:03 pm - 12:16 amMCI-SMF
6h 13m1 stop
$303American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
1:03 am - 10:25 amSMF-MCI
7h 22m1 stop
12:09 pm - 8:59 pmMCI-SMF
10h 50m1 stop
$305American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 24
1:21 pm - 10:40 pmSMF-MCI
7h 19m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:38 pmMCI-SMF
10h 38m2 stops
$389United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
7:55 am - 8:17 pmSMF-MCI
10h 22m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:49 pmMCI-SMF
9h 49m2 stops
$394United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
7:00 am - 11:59 pmSMF-MCI
14h 59m2 stops
7:00 am - 11:38 amMCI-SMF
6h 38m1 stop
$398Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 11
7:00 am - 11:59 pmSMF-MCI
14h 59m2 stops
7:00 am - 9:30 pmMCI-SMF
16h 30m2 stops
$452Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 11

Flights from Sacramento to Kansas City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kansas City on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Kansas City is April, where tickets cost $395 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $498 and $493 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Kansas City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Kansas City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Sacramento to Kansas City found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $83. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $156 and American Airlines from $303.

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January

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October

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$83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Kansas City

  • What is the best means of transport from Kansas City International Airport to the city center?

    Taxis provide the quickest transportation from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to the city's central business district.

  • Are there rental car services inside Kansas City International Airport?

    There are different rental car companies which include Enterprise, Alamo, and Budget. These rental cars can be found at the garage side of the airport.

  • Are there hotels near Sacramento International Airport?

    There is, in fact, a hotel in the vicinity of the SMF airport. One of the most convenient places to stay is the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, a well-known hotel with three stars that provides a free airport shuttle service. It is around 3.8 miles from Sacramento International Airport . You can avoid the morning rush to the airport for your flight.

  • Are there parking services at Sacramento International Airport?

    Parking at Sacramento International Airport is possible in one of five main lots: The Parking Garage and Hourly Parking. There are both short-term and long-term parking choices in the Parking Garage, a multi-story parking structure conveniently situated near Terminal A.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Kansas City was $83 for a one-way ticket and $156 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Kansas City?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Kansas City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Kansas City, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Kansas City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $475 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kansas City with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and MCI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Kansas City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kansas City from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Kansas City

  • While you are at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), make a stop at Escape Lounges, a Centurion Studio Partner, for some nibbles and beverages in an atmosphere that is at once contemporary and relaxed. You have access to lounges that may help you rest and unwind, whether you want to catch up on emails while drinking piping hot coffee or take your time savoring a leisurely meal.
  • Private rooms are specially created for nursing mothers located in both terminals of the SMF airport. These rooms are located behind the security checkpoint near the boarding gates, and next to the women's amenities. The rooms are spacious, and in addition to a basin and a chair, each has electrical outlets for pumping breast milk.
  • At SMF, two dedicated pet relief areas are in separate terminals for passengers traveling with pets. Pre-security pet relief for Terminal B is located outside to the right of the building, next to the curb where travelers are picked up and dropped off. If you need to take your pet to the potty after clearing security, you may do so at Terminal B on the east side (on the right after the TSA screening), near Gate B11.
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has a shuttle bus system that operates between two terminals, B and C, which have undergone partial renovations. A good selection of restaurants and stores can be found at both airports, with the majority on the landside. Airside might seem cramped due to the terminal buildings' tiny size. The process of going through security may be time-consuming and hectic. Passengers must re-clear security while changing terminals.
  • MCI and SMF are committed to providing their passengers with the highest quality service possible. Passengers may take advantage of several amenities as they wait for their flights or make their way through the terminals. Wheelchair rentals and airport maps are only two instances of such assistance. Before, during, and after your flight, an airport staff member is ready to answer any questions and help you with any problems you may have.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

On 2 different flights the wifi was horrible and there was no drink or snack service.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

There was no FREE wi-fi nor entertainment screens at all.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Flight delayed, boarding time kept changing, not good. Nee firm information given each time.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight was canceled. Knew there was weather, and were notified of 20 min delayed, and then suddenly canceled. Next reschedule was for 2 days. No help other than to refund. Thankfully full refund and appreciate that. I appreciate discounted airline but felt they could've done more for customer inconvenience.

Flying on Spirit Airline is a penny-pinching beat down.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Kansas City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/18Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
24h 31mSMF-MCI
$83
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
7h 58mSMF-MCI
$93
6/18Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 41mSMF-MCI
$96
6/21Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 13mSMF-MCI
$102
6/13Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 41mSMF-MCI
$118
6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
9h 16mSMF-MCI
$121
6/7Fri
1 stopFrontier
8h 38mSMF-MCI
$125
6/20Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 51mSMF-MCI
$131
6/20Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 10mSMF-MCI
$308
6/20Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 10mSMF-MCI
$368

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