Allegiant Air plans Las Vegas service to Oakland, Kansas City

An Allegiant Air passenger jet takes off from McCarran International Airport. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Allegiant Air will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, California, and Kansas City, Missouri, beginning in October, airline officials announced Thursday.

Through Saturday, fares for one-way trips will start at $29 for flights to Oakland International Airport, while fares will start at $39 on flights Kansas City International Airport, Allegiant officials said.

The Las Vegas-based budget carrier will launch five weekly, round-trip flights between McCarran International Airport and Oakland beginning Oct. 5 on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Allegiant will launch two weekly flights between Las Vegas and Kansas City beginning Oct. 20 on Sundays and Thursdays.

“We’re excited to offer a low-cost option for Oakland and Kansas City travelers to visit Las Vegas,” Lukas Johnson, an Allegiant vice president, said in a statement. “We know folks will enjoy having an affordable nonstop option while planning their Vegas vacations”

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