Cheap Flights from MCI to LGB: When to Fly from Kansas City to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from MCI to LGB are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 5th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th, November 19th, and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MCI to LGB is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $996 for Sunday flights during early March, or as low as $174 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from Kansas City, MO (MCI) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $207 to $606 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $260. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $609. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $350 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $344 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MCI to LGB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MCI to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MCI to LGB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Kansas City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $234 (48%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $248. Return trip prices are from the LGB to MCI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MCI to LGB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 25 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MCI to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MCI to LGB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1350 miles or 2173 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MCI to LGB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MCI to LGB flight is about 3 hour 25 minutes.

How many flights go between Kansas City, MO and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 73 available flights from MCI to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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