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Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO) from $171

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MCI — SJO
Apr 30 — May 71
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The best prices from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$392

One-way from

$171
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 30% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (MCI - SJO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Kansas City to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Kansas City and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Kansas City to San José. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 7/45:14 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1411:59 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$462
Tue 7/165:40 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/231:00 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$519
Tue 7/165:40 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2311:59 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$521
Wed 7/35:25 amMCI - SJO
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1411:59 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$523
Mon 7/85:40 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:59 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$546
Mon 7/15:33 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/911:59 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$558
Wed 7/35:48 amMCI - SJO
2 stops17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/92:13 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$569
Mon 7/15:33 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/911:59 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$571
Wed 7/35:25 amMCI - SJO
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/811:59 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$595

Cheap United Airlines flights from Kansas City to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Kansas City and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Kansas City to San José. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 7/236:34 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/295:30 amSJO - MCI
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$527
Tue 7/236:15 amMCI - SJO
1 stop28h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/295:30 amSJO - MCI
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$536
Tue 5/216:00 amMCI - SJO
2 stops14h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/108:45 amSJO - MCI
2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$618
Wed 7/36:15 amMCI - SJO
1 stop28h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/87:55 amSJO - MCI
2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$652

Cheap Kansas City to San José flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to San José specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to San José in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/215:20 amMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2810:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$242
Sat 5/189:40 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/2510:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$260
Tue 5/75:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/71:05 amSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$263
Tue 5/215:20 amMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2810:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$264
Thu 5/305:20 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:32 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop20h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$265
Fri 5/105:25 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1410:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$268
Thu 5/305:20 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:32 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$271
Fri 5/105:25 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1410:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$275
Sat 5/189:40 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - MCI
1 stop18h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$281

Kansas City to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to San José in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/215:20 amMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2810:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$242
Sat 5/189:40 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/2510:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$260
Tue 5/75:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/71:05 amSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$263
Tue 5/215:20 amMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2810:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$264
Thu 5/305:20 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:32 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop20h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$265
Fri 5/105:25 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1410:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$268
Thu 5/305:20 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:32 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$271
Fri 5/105:25 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1410:11 amSJO - MCI
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$275
Sat 5/189:40 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2412:59 amSJO - MCI
1 stop18h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$281

One-way flights to San José from Kansas City

Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Kansas City to San José can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San José instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 6/135:10 amMCI - SJO
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$171
Thu 6/135:10 amMCI - SJO
2 stops19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$209
Thu 6/136:00 amMCI - SJO
3 stops14h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,000

Find flights from Kansas City to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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Price

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 5/21

2 stops19h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/28

1 stop13h 48m

$264

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 5/30

1 stop8h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop20h 14m

$265

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 5/10

1 stop16h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop13h 48m

$268

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 5/30

1 stop8h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops11h 27m

$271

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 5/10

2 stops19h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop13h 48m

$275

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 5/21

2 stops19h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/28

3 stops19h 44m

$354

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 7/4

1 stop15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop16h 09m

$462

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 5/21

1 stop10h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/10

1 stop13h 59m

$463

Kansas CitySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 7/23

2 stops16h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/29

2 stops26h 09m

$527

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When is the best time to book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San José. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to San José. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip from Kansas City to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Kansas City to San José is currently $460 while a round-trip flight costs $350. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (average of $392). Flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $542). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$426

February

$449

March

$498

April

$421

May

$411

June

$506

July

$542

August

$438

September

$392

October

$408

November

$480

December

$486

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated April 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Kansas City to San José by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,255 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to San José, San José Province for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to San José, San José Province for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $264, but on average you can expect to pay $291.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $264 on this airline. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province.

  • What does MCI to SJO mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MCI to SJO flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kansas City to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kansas City to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kansas City to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kansas City to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Kansas City to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$252Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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