Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Leave plenty of time to make your SMF to MCI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kansas City (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 79.31% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SMF to MCI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SMF and MCI:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Currently, Rs26,175 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs61,342. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SMF to MCI by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SMF to MCI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SMF.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you're getting in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels 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 top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
The street address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The quietest month for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kansas City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Kansas City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to MCI in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Kansas City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, a trip to Oklahoma City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
Omaha is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
