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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to San Diego flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and San Diego.

Flights from Kansas City to San Diego usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $551 for nonstop.

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.

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 7% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Kansas City to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $315 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to San Diego flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 9:07 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 1:17 am.

The flight takes about 3h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $350. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Diego takes 3h 27m, covering 1,330 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Kansas City to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 38m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 39m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego range from $276 to $474, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Kansas City to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.