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$50+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Diego (MCI - SAN)

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SAN
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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The best prices from Kansas City to San Diego are usually found in April or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 3, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$179
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San Diego flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/127:03 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/66:06 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$188
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1311:02 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:25 amSAN - MCI
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/176:15 amMCI - SAN
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Mon 1/131:25 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/2$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/202:55 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/124:30 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/145:15 pmMCI - SAN
2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/182:20 pmSAN - MCI
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$261
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:38 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/296:25 amSAN - MCI
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/245:00 pmMCI - SAN
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 1/16:20 amSAN - MCI
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$423

Find flights from Kansas City to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to San Diego 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 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Sun 1/26

7:54 pm-2:56 pm

3 stops21h 02m

San Diego

Thu 1/30

6:15 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$179

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Fri 12/13

11:02 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 11m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

6:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$198

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Wed 1/29

3:53 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

6:15 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$203

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Wed 1/1

2:28 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 26m

San Diego

Mon 1/6

6:25 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$208

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Tue 1/14

6:45 am-8:31 pm

1 stop15h 46m

San Diego

Thu 2/6

7:20 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 49m

$223

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Sat 12/14

5:15 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 43m

San Diego

Wed 12/18

2:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$261

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Fri 1/24

6:19 pm-7:34 am

2 stops15h 15m

San Diego

Sun 1/26

6:20 am-2:04 pm

1 stop29h 44m

$262

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Thu 1/2

5:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 55m

San Diego

Thu 1/9

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$316

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Wed 12/11

11:02 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 11m

$50

Kansas CitySan Diego

MCI - SAN

MCISAN

Kansas City

Mon 2/3

6:39 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 50m

$54

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to San Diego

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 Kansas City to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Kansas City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San Diego 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 Kansas City-San Diego 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 Kansas City to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kansas City to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San Diego is 81 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 Kansas City to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Kansas City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 MCI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Kansas City to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 3, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kansas City to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,945 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,945 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,945 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,945 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good