Economy award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 4 programs for MCI→LAX. Lowest: 12,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 325 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,100 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 4 of 4
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 325
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,100 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MCI→LAX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 12,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 251 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 219 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 215 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 12,100 miles; nonstop space on 325 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 163 dates.
- JetBlue True Blue: nonstop from 18,000 points; nonstop space on 165 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 162 dates.
Best months for economy from MCI to LAX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 30 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 15 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 19 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 11 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 29 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 9 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from MCI to LAX
What's the lowest economy award from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
12,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 16:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on MCI→LAX?
Delta SkyMiles (325 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (251 dates), JetBlue True Blue (219 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (215 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MCI to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 12,100 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 325 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MCI to LAX?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,100 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.