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$64+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MCI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Kansas City are usually found in August or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$206
(Priceline)

One-way from

$64
(FlightHub)

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August

Average price

$312
From San Diego to Kansas City
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/236:15 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/237:20 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$206
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/16:15 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/32:32 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:00 amSAN - MCI
1 stop14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/155:55 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/225:05 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Tue 9/306:30 amMCI - SAN
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/1$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/193:10 pmSAN - MCI
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/262:00 pmMCI - SAN
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1510:45 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/177:49 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/156:35 amSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Thu 9/182:55 pmMCI - SAN
2 stops10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$285

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 July 3, 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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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Wed 7/23

6:15 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Wed 7/23

7:20 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$206

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Fri 8/1

6:15 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Sun 8/3

2:32 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$208

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/22

5:05 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 59m

Kansas City

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 27m

$249

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Tue 8/19

3:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$257

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Tue 7/15

10:45 pm-8:34 am

1 stop7h 49m

Kansas City

Thu 7/17

7:49 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 20m

$267

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

2:55 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$285

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Thu 9/4

9:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Kansas City

Sun 9/7

3:37 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$296

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Sun 9/21

8:16 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$64

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Mon 9/1

6:25 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$69

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

SANMCI

San Diego

Tue 9/30

4:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$120

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

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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 June 27, 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 36 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 July 3, 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 June 29, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $208, 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 Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $249 and $257, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 37% 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 $64. Frontier flights start at $69 while deals on United Airlines start at $120 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 $413. The most popular route, (San Diego - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $157.

  • 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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