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$162+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Kansas City (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.
SJO — MCI
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Kansas City are usually found in September or August, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/1912:34 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/236:56 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:20 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/96:27 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops18h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/263:16 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/105:11 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop19h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/52:56 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/95:05 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:35 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops20h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:30 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/231:20 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/308:28 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sat 11/222:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/309:35 amMCI - SJO
1 stop13h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - MCI
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/309:35 amMCI - SJO
1 stop13h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sun 11/232:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/307:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop16h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/151:30 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/224:14 pmMCI - SJO
3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$427

Cheap flight deals from San José to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$439
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Kansas City that are best for you.

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San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

5:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$375

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 am-10:52 am

2 stops26h 07m

Kansas City

Tue 12/9

6:27 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$375

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/26

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

6:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$410

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

1:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops20h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 11/22

4:14 pm-10:19 am

2 stops18h 05m

$444

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

1:31 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 39m

Kansas City

Fri 12/26

6:15 pm-11:42 am

2 stops17h 27m

$517

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/19

12:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 12/24

11:33 am-11:42 am

2 stops24h 09m

$548

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

12:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 12/24

11:33 am-11:42 am

2 stops24h 09m

$552

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

1:30 pm-12:28 pm

3 stops22h 58m

Kansas City

Sat 11/22

4:14 pm-10:19 am

3 stops18h 05m

$559

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

6:30 am-4:54 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Kansas City

Sat 1/3

6:15 am-10:32 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$561

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

11:28 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 11/30

8:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$577

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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 José to Kansas City in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 José-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José-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 José to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Kansas City is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Kansas City (average of $129). Flying from San José to Kansas City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 SJO to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 November 6, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from San José 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 November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from San José to Kansas City can take about 9h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. The distance from San José to Kansas City is about 2124 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Kansas City round-trip from $260. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $292, and Southwest, from $293. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José 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 José to Kansas City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Kansas City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Kansas City (average of $129). Flying from San José to Kansas City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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