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$63+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MCI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kansas City
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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/69:18 pm
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop20h 37m
Frontier
Sun 3/88:40 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop13h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/76:25 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:40 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop29h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/196:25 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Sun 2/224:49 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop25h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/312:08 pm
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/78:43 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/248:00 am
SAN
-
MCI
2 stops29h 44m
Frontier
Thu 2/269:24 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/196:25 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Wed 2/254:39 pm
MCI
-
SAN
2 stops24h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/196:25 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Thu 2/269:24 pm
MCI
-
SAN
2 stops39h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/126:25 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Mon 3/168:40 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop26h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:30 am
SAN
-
MCI
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Sat 2/148:36 pm
MCI
-
SAN
1 stop5h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$180

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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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(WAYA)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$316
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kansas City that are best for you.

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San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

6:25 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Kansas City

Sat 4/11

8:43 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$205

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 3/16

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Kansas City

Fri 3/20

8:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop29h 29m

$205

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 3/16

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Kansas City

Sat 3/21

8:40 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$222

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 3/4

8:45 am-3:44 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Kansas City

Sun 3/8

8:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 29m

$223

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Tue 3/24

2:08 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Kansas City

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$233

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 2/23

11:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

4:39 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$258

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 4/8

9:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop9h 30m

Kansas City

Fri 4/10

8:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$269

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:15 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

$269

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 4/13

10:30 pm-9:42 am

1 stop9h 12m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$269

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

3:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

2:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 January 16, 2026.

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 80 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 January 21, 2026.

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 in the afternoon.

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 January 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 $205, Frontier can have you in Kansas City from San Diego in 11h 08m. San Diego and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1330 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $96, 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 Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $100 and $133, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Kansas City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. Frontier flights start at $90 while deals on United Airlines start at $119 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Kansas City is $143. On average you can expect to pay $347. The most popular route, (San Diego - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $176.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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