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$248+ 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MCI
May 13 — May 201
Wed 5/13
Wed 5/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Kansas City

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 April 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 6/107:55 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops24h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 6/146:16 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 7/167:55 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop25h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:16 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 7/22:12 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 7/67:52 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 7/22:12 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 7/116:15 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop21h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/119:35 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/209:50 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 6/1612:30 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops21h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 6/246:00 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops29h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Mon 6/2912:30 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops12h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 7/294:56 pm
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 6/303:08 pm
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops19h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 7/287:52 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 9/31:25 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop19h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1311:20 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops26h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 6/712:30 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 6/146:16 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 6/812:30 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 6/163:16 pm
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops32h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/12:08 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10$468

Find 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 April 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$248
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$530
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Kansas City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/16

7:55 am-10:03 am

1 stop25h 08m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

6:16 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$443

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:25 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Kansas City

Wed 5/13

2:59 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$459

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/4

1:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Kansas City

Tue 7/28

5:39 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 12m

$464

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:55 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

2:56 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 15m

$476

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

12:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

6:20 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 51m

$487

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

12:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

6:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 11m

$496
Quickest round-trip

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

2:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Kansas City

Sun 5/10

5:39 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 13m

$525

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

1:25 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Kansas City

Wed 5/27

8:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$555

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

12:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 5/30

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$555
Cheapest one-way

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

11:41 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 15m

$248

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Kansas City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Kansas City is 88 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Kansas City?

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 April 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Kansas City, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,579 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,568 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $464. 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 43% 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 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 April 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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