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$70 Find cheap flights from Kansas City to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego (MCI-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:18 pm - 7:28 amMCI-SAN
11h 10m1 stop
3:10 pm - 4:46 amSAN-MCI
11h 36m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 28
10:18 pm - 7:28 amMCI-SAN
11h 10m1 stop
3:10 pm - 4:46 amSAN-MCI
11h 36m1 stop
$145Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 28
6:59 am - 1:20 pmMCI-SAN
8h 21m1 stop
4:26 pm - 6:09 amSAN-MCI
11h 43m1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25
6:59 am - 1:40 pmMCI-SAN
8h 41m1 stop
4:26 pm - 6:09 amSAN-MCI
11h 43m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 25
8:41 am - 2:19 pmMCI-SAN
7h 38m1 stop
9:19 pm - 6:09 amSAN-MCI
6h 50m1 stop
Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 18
8:43 am - 8:00 pmMCI-SAN
13h 17m1 stop
10:15 am - 8:40 amSAN-MCI
20h 25m1 stop
Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 14
7:44 pm - 7:01 amMCI-SAN
13h 17m1 stop
5:56 pm - 8:15 amSAN-MCI
12h 19m1 stop
$174Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 17
7:44 pm - 6:08 pmMCI-SAN
24h 24m1 stop
3:22 pm - 8:15 amSAN-MCI
14h 53m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
3:27 pm - 8:40 pmMCI-SAN
7h 13m1 stop
6:15 am - 2:20 pmSAN-MCI
6h 05m1 stop
$218Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 6
5:50 am - 8:55 amMCI-SAN
5h 05m1 stop
6:15 am - 2:20 pmSAN-MCI
6h 05m1 stop
$244Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 6

Flights from Kansas City to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Kansas City to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Kansas City to San Diego, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $70. KAYAK users also found Kansas City to San Diego round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $142 and on Frontier from $174.

How many flights are there between Kansas City and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 3h 14m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kansas City and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kansas City to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 6:45 am and will be landing in San Diego at 8:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kansas City to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to San Diego jets off at 7:40 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

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January

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July

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$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to San Diego

  • Are pets allowed to travel through Kansas City International Airport?

    Yes, pets are welcome to travel through MCI. As per TSA rules, your pet should remain in their crates, except when passing through security or using the relief areas. MCI has provided animal relief areas in each terminal. You’ll find outdoor pre-security areas at the end of Terminals B and C. There is one indoor post-security animal relief area in the departure lounge in Terminal C.

  • What are the transport options from San Diego International Airport?

    The Metropolitan Transit System operates a bus from SAN to downtown San Diego, and the bus departs every 15min, and there are stops in Terminals 1 and 2. Several companies also offer shared-ride shuttles that provide door-to-door services from SAN, and you can reserve your space online or get one from the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are also available just outside baggage claim, and they are metered with no reservations needed. Use the hotel shuttles if you’re staying near the airport, and car rentals are an option too.

  • Are accessible services offered at San Diego International Airport?

    Yes, SAN is a fully-accessible airport. The facilities offered include elevators, TDD phones, and accessible restrooms. The inter-terminal shuttles and Flyer Route buses are wheelchair-accessible, and disabled parking is provided in all terminal car parks. If you require wheelchair assistance, you’re requested to inform your airline before traveling, but you can also get on-site assistance from the volunteer airport ambassadors all over SAN.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Kansas City to San Diego?

    There are no nonstop flights from Kansas City to San Diego, so around 791 kg of carbon is emitted per person on this flight. Considering the flight includes at least one stop, it’s pretty sustainable. Nonetheless, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines offer even more sustainable flights. These airlines emit 58%, 53%, and 49% less carbon than the other airlines on this route, respectively.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to San Diego was $70 for a one-way ticket and $142 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kansas City to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to San Diego, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to San Diego are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $283 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $679 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to San Diego

  • Kansas City Airport (MCI) is a mid-sized airport consisting of two terminals, Terminals B and C, connected by a free shuttle bus service. The Blue bus departs every 10min traveling between the terminals and the economy parking lots. The red bus departs every 15min, traveling through the terminals and the circle parking lots.
  • Looking to send some last-minute emails, and your laptop is in your checked luggage? Access everything you need from the business centers at MCI. They are fully equipped with computers and high-speed internet, and you’ll find them at Gate 9, Gate 56, and Gate 76.
  • For those looking to relax after the long flight from Kansas City, you’re welcome to use the pay-per-use lounges at San Diego International Airport (SAN). United Airlines operates a pay-per-use lounge in Terminal 1, and there’s another lounge in Terminal 2, Airspace Lounge. Delta operates a members-only lounge in Terminal 2.
  • Looking to grab a quick snack after your flight? Check out any of the 40 restaurants, bars, and cafes in SAN, ranging from Starbucks to Panda Express.
  • If you’re looking to stock up on some essentials as you travel through SAN, you can find the duty-free shops at Terminal 2 near Gates 20-21. The Duty Free America shop sells everything from snacks to newspapers to sunglasses to clothing.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kansas City to San Diego?

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to San Diego

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10410 reviews
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

8.0 ExcellentLiam, May 2024SLC - SJC
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/15Sat
1 stopFrontier
7h 38mMCI-SAN
$70
6/12Wed
1 stopFrontier
27h 06mMCI-SAN
$80
6/15Sat
2 stopsFrontier
12h 42mMCI-SAN
$81
8/7Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 17mMCI-SAN
$82
7/25Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 10mMCI-SAN
$109
7/2Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 35mMCI-SAN
$119
8/25Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 59mMCI-SAN
$154
11/7Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 47mMCI-SAN
$159
8/29Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 34mMCI-SAN
$259
8/14Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 00mMCI-SAN
$279

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kansas City to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Wed
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12h 45mMCI-SAN
6/10Mon
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16h 13mSAN-MCI
$172
6/5Wed
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6/6Thu
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19h 59mSAN-MCI
$204
6/6Thu
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6/10Mon
multi-stopFrontier
22h 14mSAN-MCI
$209
6/4Tue
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6/11Tue
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21h 31mSAN-MCI
$238
6/3Mon
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28h 14mMCI-SAN
6/6Thu
multi-stop
22h 14mSAN-MCI
$416
6/5Wed
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12h 51mMCI-SAN
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 39mSAN-MCI
$470
6/3Mon
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6/6Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 53mSAN-MCI
$482
6/3Mon
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6/6Thu
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18h 57mSAN-MCI
$484
6/4Tue
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6/11Tue
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5h 40mSAN-MCI
$568
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
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6/6Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 01mSAN-MCI
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