Cheap flights from San Diego to Kansas City (SAN - MCI) from $42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — MCI
sep. 26 — okt. 31

The best prices from San Diego to Kansas City are usually found in October or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to MCI flight in 2023: compare San Diego to Kansas City flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kansas City.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$317

One-way from

$114
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From San Diego to Kansas City
One-way flight from San Diego to Kansas City

SAN - MKC

Price

$317 - $9,736

MKC

Temperature

28.4 - 78.8 °F

MKC

Rainfall

1.1 - 5.2 inches

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

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 26%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Kansas City (SAN - MCI)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from San Diego to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Kansas City

Take a peek at the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've detected traveling from San Diego to Kansas City. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Diego to Kansas City

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've found from San Diego to Kansas City. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap San Diego to Kansas City flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SAN to MCI flights for September, October
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San Diego to Kansas City 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Kansas City from San Diego

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San Diego

ons. 10/18

1 stop6h 52m

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ons. 10/25

1 stop14h 20m

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San Diego

tir. 10/24

1 stop10h 50m

Kansas City

tir. 10/31

1 stop8h 23m

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SAN - MCI

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San Diego

ons. 10/18

1 stop6h 52m

Kansas City

ons. 10/25

1 stop13h 16m

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SANMCI

San Diego

ons. 10/4

1 stop7h 05m

Kansas City

lør. 10/7

1 stop8h 57m

San DiegoKansas City

SAN - MCI

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San Diego

lør. 10/14

1 stop11h 41m

Kansas City

man. 10/16

1 stop22h 56m

San DiegoKansas City

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SANMCI

San Diego

tir. 10/24

1 stop7h 09m

Kansas City

tir. 10/31

2 stops17h 19m

San DiegoKansas City

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San Diego

søn. 12/17

1 stop5h 41m

Kansas City

tor. 12/21

1 stop6h 58m

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San Diego

fre. 12/15

1 stop9h 11m

Kansas City

man. 12/18

1 stop5h 10m

San DiegoKansas City

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SANMCI

San Diego

fre. 10/6

1 stop9h 15m

Kansas City

søn. 10/8

1 stop5h 38m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from San Diego to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to Kansas City flights.

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 10m.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Kansas City for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Kansas City for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $91, but on average you can expect to pay $123.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Kansas City for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Kansas City within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Kansas City round-trip?

Currently priced at $91, 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. Spirit Airlines is 75% 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 $42. Frontier flights start at $76 while deals on Delta start at $118 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Kansas City?

What does SAN to MCI mean?

SAN and MCI are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to MCI refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Kansas City Airport.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Kansas City

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Kansas City choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$218Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Kansas City

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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Kansas City

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Diego to Kansas City
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Monday1daily flight
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