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Cheapest round-trip
$277
Typical prices: $313-$389
Frontier
Mon 11/9Sat 11/14
MCI - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $399-$576
Southwest
Sat 8/29Sat 9/5
MCI - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 15m
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Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 12m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:17 pm - 11:59 pm
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11h 42m
1 stop
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8:32 pm - 1:22 pm
SAN
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14h 50m
1 stop
$277Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:32 pm - 11:51 pm
MCI
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SAN
5h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:37 pm
SAN
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MCI
11h 12m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:38 pm - 11:51 pm
MCI
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SAN
12h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 1:52 pm
SAN
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MCI
19h 02m
1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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3:17 pm - 11:26 pm
MCI
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SAN
10h 09m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:22 pm
SAN
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MCI
4h 57m
1 stop
$279Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
MCI
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SAN
3h 15mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 7:15 pm
SAN
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MCI
3h 15mnonstop
$297Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
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3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
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SAN
3h 30mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
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MCI
5h 30m
1 stop
$307Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:45 am - 12:25 pm
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SAN
6h 40m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 11:50 pm
SAN
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MCI
6h 50m
1 stop
$317Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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3:34 pm - 8:14 pm
MCI
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SAN
6h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:09 pm - 12:07 am
SAN
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MCI
4h 58m
1 stop
$317Delta
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
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6:00 am - 8:50 am
MCI
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SAN
4h 50m
1 stop
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10:45 pm - 8:40 am
SAN
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MCI
7h 55m
1 stop
$357American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
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12:28 pm - 6:54 pm
MCI
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SAN
8h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 8:40 am
SAN
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MCI
7h 55m
1 stop
$357American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to San Diego flights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to San Diego departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from Kansas City usually cost between $276 and $423 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $277 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 8-Sep 14).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Kansas City, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $413 and $408 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to San Diego

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

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.

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.

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Low season

January

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$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to San Diego was $65 for a one-way ticket and $277 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to San Diego?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to San Diego flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $402 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $279 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $217 or less one-way and $385 or less round-trip.
  • 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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