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$57+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Kansas City (SAN - MCI)

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MCI
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:41 amSAN - MCI
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:23 pmMCI - SAN
2 stops9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop23h 33mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop17h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:59 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:41 amSAN - MCI
2 stops25h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop17h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:00 amSAN - MCI
2 stops12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:29 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:00 amSAN - MCI
1 stop25h 46mFrontier
Sat 11/18:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop17h 49mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:41 amSAN - MCI
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Sun 11/168:28 pmMCI - SAN
2 stops16h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:58 amSAN - MCI
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Sat 11/228:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop13h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:59 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:58 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:41 amSAN - MCI
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop17h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:47 pmSAN - MCI
2 stops16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/248:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:00 amSAN - MCI
1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/51:23 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$210

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Kansas City 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 11/17

3:59 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 11/23

12:58 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$206

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 1/22

2:25 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop21h 26m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

1:24 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$224

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Fri 12/12

2:12 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Kansas City

Mon 12/15

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$225

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sat 11/15

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Kansas City

Tue 12/2

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$225

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 11/12

6:15 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Wed 11/19

3:50 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$235

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sat 11/15

5:28 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 12/3

7:31 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$243

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 11/6

5:25 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 53m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$245

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 11/6

5:25 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

6:28 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$245

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sat 11/1

1:45 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

6:15 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$266

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 3/23

3:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

3:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Kansas City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Kansas City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City (average of $98). Flying from San Diego to Kansas City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San Diego to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Kansas City?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City if you want to fly from San Diego to Kansas City. At least 6 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Kansas City from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to MCI to be around 3h 05m.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Kansas City flight route?

    The San Diego to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Kansas City?

    For as low as $225, Alaska Airlines can have you in Kansas City from San Diego in 5h 32m. San Diego and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1330 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $105, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Kansas City and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $138 and $140, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Kansas City?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Kansas City is $225. On average you can expect to pay $452. The most popular route, (San Diego - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Kansas City?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City (average of $98). Flying from San Diego to Kansas City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$140Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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