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$169+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$310
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1512:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:35 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/162:56 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$392
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:01 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:58 amSJO - MCI
3 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$396
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:45 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:35 amSJO - MCI
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:47 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:35 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/65:13 amMCI - SJO
1 stop15h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:20 amSJO - MCI
2 stops15h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:44 amMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/132:56 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$426

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO). 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$169
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$561
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to San José 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San José that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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San José

Route

Depart

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Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

4:28 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

7:22 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$335

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 1/5

6:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

12:33 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$384

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

6:44 am-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

2:10 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$386

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

1:22 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:31 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$386

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

4:28 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

12:33 pm-10:31 am

2 stops21h 58m

$395

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

5:38 am-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

2:50 pm-10:43 am

1 stop18h 53m

$406

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

7:01 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

12:39 pm-5:56 pm

3 stops29h 17m

$418

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 3/25

5:09 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

12:01 am-8:42 am

1 stop7h 41m

$431

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 11/29

8:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$437

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 12/30

6:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$174

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to San José

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 José in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José 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 José

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San José. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San José is 43 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 José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to San José 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to San José. 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 Kansas City to San José?

    A quick flight from Kansas City to San José can take about 15h 56m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $386. The distance between Kansas City and San José is about 2124 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to San José is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $361 and $365 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to San José?

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José (average of $183). Flying from Kansas City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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 Kansas City to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to San José. 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$273Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$361Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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