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$78+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Kansas City (SJC - 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MCI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Kansas City are usually found in June or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
(CheapOair)

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$392
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/257:02 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2112:26 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/252:55 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$214
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/199:31 amSJC - MCI
1 stop28h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/264:55 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$283
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop6h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/94:55 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop8h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/267:00 amMCI - SJC
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/208:10 amSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/263:00 pmMCI - SJC
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/1811:35 amSJC - MCI
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Tue 9/232:30 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/30$301

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

7:02 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$154

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Sun 9/21

12:26 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop23h 22m

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

2:55 pm-12:24 am

1 stop11h 29m

$214

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 8/19

9:31 am-4:01 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$283

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Kansas City

Tue 9/9

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$284

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$287

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Wed 8/20

8:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

3:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$292

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 9/18

11:35 am-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Kansas City

Tue 9/23

2:30 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$301

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$78

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$141

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Fri 8/22

3:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops6h 15m

$186

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose 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
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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 Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City?

    If you book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City, you will be flying from San Jose to Kansas City. Flights to Kansas City (MCI) from San Jose (SJC) take 4h 58m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Jose to Kansas City per day from 5 airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $154, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Jose 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 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $283 and $284, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Kansas City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $141 and Southwest from $186 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Jose 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Kansas City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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