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$73+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MCI
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$145
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

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July

Average price

$322
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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 August 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:35 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Thu 9/113:01 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$145
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:35 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Mon 9/83:01 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$164
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:35 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/222:55 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:24 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop27h 09mFrontier
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:35 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Thu 9/183:01 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$172
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:21 amSAN - MCI
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:28 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:03 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1310:53 amMCI - SAN
1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:15 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/143:01 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$180
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Fri 10/248:21 amSAN - MCI
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/282:55 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop10h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$181
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:41 amSAN - MCI
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:55 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$184
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Thu 10/96:15 amSAN - MCI
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/1310:53 amMCI - SAN
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$186
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:25 amSAN - MCI
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Sun 8/242:18 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$187

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 17, 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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San Diego

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Kansas City

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San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

3:01 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$145

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 9/22

3:01 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$164

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

3:01 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$164

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 9/29

3:01 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$164

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 9/22

2:55 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$166

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:41 am-7:33 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Kansas City

Mon 11/10

8:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$167

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 10/29

2:24 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Kansas City

Mon 11/3

8:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$167

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 11/12

2:24 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

8:28 pm-11:17 am

1 stop16h 49m

$172

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

3:01 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$172

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 10/29

2:24 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Kansas City

Sun 11/2

8:28 pm-11:17 am

1 stop16h 49m

$172

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

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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 August 8, 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Diego to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 August 17, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from San Diego to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 August 10, 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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Kansas City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Kansas City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Kansas City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Albuquerque (ABQ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $328.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Kansas City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Kansas City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Albuquerque (ABQ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Kansas City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Albuquerque (ABQ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.

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 August 17, 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
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 7 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 10m.

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

    Currently priced at $106, 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 $122 and $183, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Kansas City?

    Before booking your flight to Kansas City from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Southwest (72%), United Airlines( 0%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Kansas City is $166. On average you can expect to pay $388. The most popular route, (San Diego - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $166.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Diego to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Kansas City

Discover the top 7 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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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