Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Oakland.
Every week, there are five Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, select the 05:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 12:10 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your OAK to MCI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers OAK to MCI flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OAK and MCI:
Denver International Airport
Bob Hope Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is R 2,061. A return ticket is currently R 4,330. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from OAK to MCI by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from OAK to MCI.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from OAK arrive on schedule 83.61% of the time.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near OAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you have a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MCI:
Grab a Kansas City International Airport rental car and explore Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Kansas City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kansas City in April.
When booking your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OAK to MCI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oklahoma City is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kansas City. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
