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$132+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$401
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 12/69:30 amMCI - SJO
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Fri 12/127:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop15h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/17$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 11/166:36 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/226:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 10/67:46 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$325
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 10/65:14 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop19h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1211:37 amSJO - MCI
1 stop11h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/138:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Mon 11/172:17 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/17$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/136:40 amMCI - SJO
2 stops14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/173:11 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 12/41:44 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop21h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/71:16 amSJO - MCI
1 stop9h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$366

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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 August 18, 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

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 1/12

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:25 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$296

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 2/14

8:05 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

6:20 am-4:38 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$302

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

9:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-10:21 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$316

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 2/5

12:11 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

3:40 pm-10:22 am

1 stop18h 42m

$316

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

7:20 am-8:02 pm

1 stop12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:05 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$320

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 11/16

6:36 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

6:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$321

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

5:40 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

$132

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

5:40 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

$132

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

7:46 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$138

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 11/7

12:13 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$151

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

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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, San José Province?

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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to San José, San José Province. 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 Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 August 18, 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
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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, San José Province?

    American Airlines can get you from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in just under 6h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Kansas City and San José, San José Province is about 2124 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $364 and $365 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province are Southwest ($132), American Airlines ($138), and Spirit Airlines ($151).

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$361Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$436Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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