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$175+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO)

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MCI — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San José

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 March 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/225:30 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops14h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:08 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 6/25:16 pm
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 6/611:59 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/225:00 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 5/211:35 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/276:30 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 5/311:35 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 8/305:40 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Thu 9/31:21 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 8/305:17 am
MCI
-
SJO
2 stops15h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 9/36:00 am
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops17h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/181:54 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 4/256:40 am
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/146:30 am
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 4/222:08 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$489
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/312:24 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop23h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1012:19 pm
SJO
-
MCI
1 stop22h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/21$492
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/1312:24 pm
MCI
-
SJO
1 stop23h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
MCI
2 stops27h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$495

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$420
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$640
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 5/6

7:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$510

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

12:44 pm-8:52 am

2 stops19h 08m

$535

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-8:52 am

2 stops23h 57m

$535

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 4/12

6:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops28h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

11:13 am-8:52 am

2 stops20h 39m

$572

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 4/18

9:39 am-7:07 pm

2 stops10h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

2:08 pm-8:54 am

1 stop17h 46m

$575

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 4/18

6:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

1:25 pm-8:52 am

2 stops18h 27m

$575

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 5/11

6:56 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

1:25 pm-8:41 am

2 stops18h 16m

$575
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 5/21

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

1:25 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$583

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 5/20

7:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$585

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

9:55 am-7:08 am

2 stops22h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

8:47 am-8:41 am

2 stops22h 54m

$601

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Deals found on 3/22

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San José is 23 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 $166). Flying from Kansas City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 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 March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 6h 51m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $535. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $352 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $361 and $366 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $154. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to San José for a low price.

  • 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 $166). Flying from Kansas City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to San José

Discover the top 4 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$352Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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