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Find cheap flights from Kansas City to San Diego from $84

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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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7:02 am - 1:30 pmMCI-SAN
8h 28m1 stop
2:27 pm - 6:10 amSAN-MCI
13h 43m2 stops
$198Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25
8:41 am - 5:02 pmMCI-SAN
10h 21m1 stop
8:00 am - 7:23 pmSAN-MCI
9h 23m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Sat, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 26
7:44 pm - 7:00 amMCI-SAN
13h 16m1 stop
3:02 pm - 8:15 amSAN-MCI
15h 13m1 stop
$203Frontier
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Fri, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 27
7:02 am - 1:35 pmMCI-SAN
8h 33m1 stop
10:40 pm - 6:10 amSAN-MCI
5h 30m1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 24
7:44 pm - 5:02 pmMCI-SAN
23h 18m1 stop
10:40 pm - 6:10 amSAN-MCI
5h 30m1 stop
Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
9:00 pm - 1:15 pmMCI-SAN
18h 15m2 stops
9:12 pm - 9:08 pmSAN-MCI
21h 56m2 stops
$211Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
7:02 am - 1:00 pmMCI-SAN
7h 58m1 stop
3:03 pm - 8:15 amSAN-MCI
15h 12m1 stop
Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 26
2:04 pm - 9:58 pmMCI-SAN
9h 54m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:30 amSAN-MCI
9h 25m1 stop
$260Delta
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Thu, Jun 20 - Fri, Jun 21
5:50 am - 8:55 amMCI-SAN
5h 05m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:30 amSAN-MCI
9h 25m1 stop
$349Delta
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Fri, Jun 21 - Fri, Jun 21
6:15 am - 9:32 amMCI-SAN
5h 17m1 stop
2:29 pm - 11:35 pmSAN-MCI
7h 06m1 stop
$440United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Thu, Jun 27

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, Saturday 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, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $84. KAYAK users also found Kansas City to San Diego round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $198 and on Frontier from $200.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 3h 28m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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 7:00 am and will be landing in San Diego at 8:25 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 9:35 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

Good to know

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December

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $198 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to San Diego are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $277 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $328 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MCI 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 10975 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.4food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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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.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

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.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

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.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I liked the fast check in and boarding. The flight fare could be a lot less than what I paid…..

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

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

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

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

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

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.
6/17Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 04mMCI-SAN
$84
7/1Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 04mMCI-SAN
$130
6/17Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 34mMCI-SAN
$134
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 22mMCI-SAN
$142
6/17Mon
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 38mMCI-SAN
$160
5/22Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
27h 50mMCI-SAN
$172
5/24Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 17mMCI-SAN
$186
5/24Fri
1 stopFrontier
20h 21mMCI-SAN
$215
4/29Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 13mMCI-SAN
$222
4/27Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 34mMCI-SAN
$301

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Last minute flights from Kansas City to San Diego

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.
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
15h 01mMCI-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
18h 46mSAN-MCI
$248
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
15h 25mMCI-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
21h 51mSAN-MCI
$266
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 22mMCI-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 45mSAN-MCI
$287
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
15h 25mMCI-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
17h 15mSAN-MCI
$288
4/29Mon
multi-stop
11h 22mMCI-SAN
5/1Wed
multi-stop
12h 59mSAN-MCI
$312
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 06mMCI-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 45mSAN-MCI
$352
4/28Sun
multi-stop
29h 40mMCI-SAN
5/1Wed
multi-stop
9h 42mSAN-MCI
$409
4/25Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 06mMCI-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 19mSAN-MCI
$554
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 50mMCI-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 52mSAN-MCI
$672
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 23mMCI-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 59mSAN-MCI
$1,152

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Kansas City - San Diego Flights

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Kansas City (MCI)United States

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