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$263+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MCI
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
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 July 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/156:00 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 10/195:25 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$474
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:45 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop14h 25m
JetBlue
Sat 8/16:10 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop14h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/8$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/11:00 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 11/74:05 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/217:55 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 10/246:19 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop14h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$506
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/112:35 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop18h 10m
JetBlue
Mon 7/135:00 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop8h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/26:00 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops15h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 10/316:32 pm
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$550
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/71:25 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 06m
JetBlue
Sun 8/96:16 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/7$569
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:14 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 44m
JetBlue
Fri 8/215:43 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/7$576

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 July 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$263
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$589
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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 July 8, 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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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/21

1:25 pm-10:26 am

2 stops20h 01m

Kansas City

Sat 10/24

6:19 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$511

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

12:30 am-10:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

Kansas City

Tue 8/4

6:16 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$579

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/1

1:25 pm-10:06 am

1 stop19h 41m

Kansas City

Sun 9/6

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$588

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-9:07 am

2 stops18h 42m

Kansas City

Sun 10/4

6:39 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$588

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

1:25 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Kansas City

Mon 10/5

8:22 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$588

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

12:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$597

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/25

11:35 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 11/3

8:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$603
Quickest round-trip

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

12:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 11/2

6:20 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$609
Cheapest one-way

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$263

San JoséKansas City

SJO - MCI

SJOMCI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

11:28 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$272

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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 July.
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.
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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?

The best time to book flights from San José to Kansas City is 30 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Kansas City (average of $317). Flying from San José to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $663). 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 July 8, 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
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,949 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,785 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 20h 01m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $511. The distance from San José to Kansas City is about 2124 mi.

  • 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 48% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Kansas City (average of $317). Flying from San José to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $663). 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 July 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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