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Cheapest round-trip
$218
Typical prices: $327-$461
Frontier
Fri 12/14Sun 12/16
MCI - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$307
Typical prices: $340-$494
Southwest
Wed 12/19Thu 1/4
MCI - SAT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 03m
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When to travel
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $251 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to San Antonio (MCI-SAT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to San Antonio

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:32 pm - 6:01 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
21h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:47 pm - 7:56 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
25h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$218Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:32 pm - 8:02 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
23h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:47 pm - 7:35 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
24h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
$218Frontier
Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 11
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5:40 pm - 7:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
2h 00mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 11:50 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
4h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
$270Southwest
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15
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5:40 pm - 7:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
2h 00mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 12:30 amSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
7h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl
$270Southwest
Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:14 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
6h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:55 am - 4:17 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
6h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$275American Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 19
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10:55 am - 5:45 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
6h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:42 pm - 11:56 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$275Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17
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1:51 pm - 10:31 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
8h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 am - 12:33 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$275Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:45 am - 1:06 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
7h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:30 am - 11:46 amSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
4h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$280United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 10:57 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
3h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:19 pm - 12:27 amSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
4h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$320American Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 9:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-SAT San Antonio
7h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:19 pm - 6:51 pmSAT  San Antonio-MCI Kansas City
4h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$340United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to San Antonio flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Antonio?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Antonio typically range from $327 to $461. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $218, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to San Antonio?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to San Antonio. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Antonio?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Antonio at $311 round-trip.
•November ($540) and May ($478) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to San Antonio

 
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Kansas City to San Antonio flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to San Antonio

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Your Kansas City to San Antonio flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to San Antonio:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 4:13 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 8:33 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 03m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to San Antonio:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Antonio takes 2h 03m, covering 707 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to San Antonio flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Antonio range from $327 to $461, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $389 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to San Antonio changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $218 to $1,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to San Antonio looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Antonio Airport (SAT)?

    San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    Flights from Kansas City to San Antonio usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to San Antonio pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kansas City to San Antonio most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Kansas City to San Antonio. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $127.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and San Antonio.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to San Antonio?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 4h 04m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 11m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What popular places can I visit in San Antonio?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to San Antonio flights?

    Among airlines operating Kansas City to San Antonio flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to San Antonio flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Kansas City to San Antonio flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $350, about $127 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to San Antonio trip for February. Fares historically average $311 round-trip in that month - typically $229 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $251 round-trip on this route - about $138 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Antonio Airport.

    • Wyndham Garden San Antonio Airport
    • Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport, Trademark Wyndham
    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport

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