San José

$147+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$597
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. 10% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:40 amMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 11/119:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:26 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1212:12 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops19h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:40 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/105:10 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop29h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2311:27 amSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 11/292:55 pmMCI - SJO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sat 12/67:00 amSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/2$447

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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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Kansas City

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 9/6

3:59 pm-11:12 am

2 stops20h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

7:27 am-11:07 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$304

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

11:27 am-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$375

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop29h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

11:27 am-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$381

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 7/30

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

12:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 55m

$387

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

6:33 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$147

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

5:47 pm-3:35 am

1 stop10h 48m

$161

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 7/22

4:23 pm-11:11 am

2 stops19h 48m

$185

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 7/12

5:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 45m

$253

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 7/12

6:27 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 28m

$303

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Deals found on 7/2

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, 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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 41 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 July 3, 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.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $304 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Southwest, starting at $381 and $387 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% 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 American Airlines ($147), Spirit Airlines ($185), and Southwest ($253).

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$361Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$431Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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