- Must visit
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Major art museum known for its wide-ranging collections, sculpture park, and iconic Shuttlecocks. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Flights from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $176 (€143) but you can travel from only $153 (€125) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:34, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1443 miles (2323 km) distance in 6h 53m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1443 miles (2323 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $176 (€143) |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 6h 53m |
First flight 12:34 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$210
Average price
$580
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
2323 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO will cost around $580 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $210.
Of the 44 flights that leave Sacramento, CA for Kansas City, MO onWed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct flights cover the 2323 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the longest flights will take 5 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA3314 · AA2050
AA2634 · AA1036
UA2863 · UA6152
UA1023 · UA4795
UA2863 · UA3987
UA566 · UA1596
AA1867 · AA2058
UA1023 · UA4795
UA1889 · UA2159
AA623+
AA6354Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $176. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $176, and a train costs an average of $236.
Distance: 1443 miles (2323 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $277 Average price | $349 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 32m Average total duration 43h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37h 20m Average total duration 36h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO:
A flight is $101 (€83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO costing on average $277 (€226).
A flight is $137 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO costing on average $313 (€255).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 50m.
Train takes on average 43h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO flights for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1889 · UA2159 | 5:05 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h38 | 12:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2863 · UA3987 | 5:15 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h32 | 4:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2863 · UA6152 | 5:15 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h00 | 2:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1544 · AA2047 | 5:31 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h25 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1544+ AA5596 | 5:31 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h02 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1544+ AA5567 | 5:31 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h36 | 2:07 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA1568 · UA2207 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h36 | 5:36 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1954 · UA2348 · UA586 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h22 | 4:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1954 · UA1604 · UA2793 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h43 | 8:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1867 · AA2058 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h27 | 1:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5390 · UA5426 | 6:38 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h07 | 3:45 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1021+ AA5596 | 6:42 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h51 | 5:33 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2370 | 7:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h00 | 4:00 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS766 · AS484 | 7:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 14h49 | 11:49 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS766 · AS497 | 7:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h01 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2095 · AS740 | 8:06 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h51 | 4:57 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1742 · UA2057 | 8:09 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h54 | 7:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2285 · UA586 | 8:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h32 | 4:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA623+ AA4099 | 9:55 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h04 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2272 · AS497 | 10:11 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h50 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6021 · UA457 · UA1273 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h00 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA360 · UA2793 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h30 | 8:43 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA2487 · UA1273 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h00 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA469 · UA1515 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h02 | 10:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA1591 · UA1027 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h18 | 10:31 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA2758 · UA1596 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h12 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA457 · UA1338 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h34 | 9:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1023 · UA1273 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h23 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA1131 · UA1273 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h23 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1023 · UA675 · UA1273 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h23 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1023 · UA1338 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h57 | 9:47 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2633 · AA2267 | 11:02 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h57 | 9:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2633 · AA2047 | 11:02 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h54 | 6:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2633 · AA1036 | 11:02 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h23 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1515 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h29 | 10:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1596 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h39 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA737 · UA1273 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h27 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1365 · AS792 | 12:44 PM Sacramento International Airport | 22h37 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1365 · AS484 | 12:44 PM Sacramento International Airport | 9h05 | 11:49 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7573 · AA7584 | 12:44 PM Sacramento International Airport | 9h05 | 11:49 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2630 · AA623 | 12:57 PM Sacramento International Airport | 9h02 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1949 · UA1027 | 1:15 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h16 | 10:31 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1850 · UA1273 | 2:24 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h49 | 11:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2634 · AA1036 | 2:31 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h54 | 12:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS624 · AS1525 | 2:52 PM Sacramento International Airport | 24h01 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627+ AA6215 | 3:17 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h31 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6354+ AA623 | 4:13 PM Sacramento International Airport | 5h46 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA566 · UA1596 | 4:19 PM Sacramento International Airport | 5h06 | 11:25 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS792 | 6:56 PM Sacramento International Airport | 16h25 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS497 | 6:56 PM Sacramento International Airport | 22h05 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3053 · AS1525 | 7:05 PM Sacramento International Airport | 19h48 | 4:53 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1366 · AS564 | 8:20 PM Sacramento International Airport | 25h39 | 11:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1366 · AS792 | 8:20 PM Sacramento International Airport | 15h01 | 1:21 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1366 · AS497 | 8:20 PM Sacramento International Airport | 20h41 | 7:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum known for its wide-ranging collections, sculpture park, and iconic Shuttlecocks. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
National museum dedicated to the First World War, with immersive exhibitions, artifacts, and strong historical interpretation.
Celebrated museum preserving the history of Negro Leagues baseball through powerful exhibits in the historic 18th & Vine district.
Historic outdoor shopping and walking district with Spanish-inspired architecture, fountains, and strong visitor appeal day and night.
Culturally important district tied to Kansas City jazz and Black history, home to museums, clubs, and heritage landmarks.
Creative neighborhood known for galleries, murals, converted warehouses, and a lively arts atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
A broad barbecue tradition known for slow-smoked meats, thick sweet-tangy tomato-molasses sauce, and burnt ends. It is the city’s signature food culture.
Cubed, twice-cooked point-cut brisket ends with deep bark and smoky flavor. They are the most iconic Kansas City barbecue specialty.
Pork ribs smoked low and slow, often finished with Kansas City’s rich, sticky sauce. A classic order at local smokehouses.
Legendary casual barbecue institution famous for Z-Man sandwiches, ribs, and burnt ends in an unfussy setting.
Polished sit-down barbecue restaurant popular for burnt ends, hickory-smoked meats, and hearty sides in a more upscale setting.
Classic steakhouse and jazz venue in a historic building, known for steaks, cocktails, and an atmospheric Kansas City dining experience.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Barbecue, casual dining, and transport are fairly priced; top hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service.
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