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$85+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City (SNA - 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MCI
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop13h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/167:00 am
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/86:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/126:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:48 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/136:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 3/146:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/166:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 3/3110:48 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/86:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/1710:48 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/206:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/76:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/86:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 3/136:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/206:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 4/16:45 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/76:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1210:48 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/166:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/44:37 pm
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/97:00 am
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop10h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/3110:48 am
SNA
-
MCI
1 stop4h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/46:04 pm
MCI
-
SNA
1 stop5h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$226

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 February 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$711
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 February 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/13

7:45 am-11:33 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Kansas City

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$196

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/31

10:48 am-5:09 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Kansas City

Wed 4/8

6:04 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$209

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

6:45 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Kansas City

Sat 4/4

6:04 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$226

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/16

6:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Kansas City

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$228

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

1:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$235

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/3

6:45 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Kansas City

Mon 4/6

6:04 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$237

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/26

8:20 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Kansas City

Sun 3/29

8:40 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$244

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

10:48 am-5:09 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Kansas City

Mon 3/16

6:04 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$251

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

1:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

1:44 pm-10:46 am

1 stop23h 02m

$265

Santa AnaKansas City

SNA - MCI

SNAMCI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

7:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Kansas City

Sun 5/17

2:15 pm-10:46 am

1 stop22h 31m

$272

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Kansas City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Santa Ana-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City is 38 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 Santa Ana to Kansas City?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from Santa Ana to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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.

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 February 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,288 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,451 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,284 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Kansas City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana to Kansas City in 13h 48m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Ana to Kansas City is about 1338 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Kansas City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City round-trip from $113. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $128, and Spirit Airlines, from $141. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana to Kansas City for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Kansas City one-way?

    $78 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $93 and $132, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Kansas City?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from Santa Ana to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$113Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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