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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Typical prices: $283-$426
Frontier
Thu 8/27Thu 9/3
MCI - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $148-$188
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/22
MCI - SJC • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $222 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $349 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to San Jose (MCI-SJC)

 
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 Jose 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Frontier Logo
4:47 pm - 1:22 pm
MCI
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SJC
22h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:02 pm - 4:02 pm
SJC
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MCI
25h 00m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 10:27 pm
MCI
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SJC
9h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 9:45 pm
SJC
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MCI
6h 07m
1 stop
$246Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:09 pm
MCI
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SJC
14h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 9:45 pm
SJC
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MCI
6h 07m
1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:25 pm
MCI
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SJC
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 3:25 pm
SJC
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MCI
5h 25m
1 stop
$301Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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12:10 pm - 3:20 pm
MCI
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SJC
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 12:15 am
SJC
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MCI
7h 35m
1 stop
$301Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:47 pm
MCI
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SJC
7h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 11:31 pm
SJC
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MCI
10h 01m
1 stop
$301Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 9:55 pm
MCI
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SJC
5h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:04 pm
SJC
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MCI
6h 04m
1 stop
$301Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7
Delta Logo
3:45 pm - 7:51 pm
MCI
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SJC
6h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 2:42 pm
SJC
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MCI
6h 37m
1 stop
$301Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 10:50 pm
MCI
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SJC
7h 36m
1 stop
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12:51 pm - 8:39 pm
SJC
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MCI
5h 48m
1 stop
$391United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:13 pm - 8:57 pm
MCI
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SJC
5h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:11 pm
SJC
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MCI
5h 26m
1 stop
$707United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to San Jose flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to San Jose 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 Jose, California?

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 Jose, California departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Kansas City usually cost between $293 and $396 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $222 on Frontier (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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

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 Jose, 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 Jose is September, where tickets cost $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $707 and $560 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$142
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 61% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to San Jose 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 Jose

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to San Jose was $142 for a one-way ticket and $222 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and San Jose, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to San Jose, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to San Jose are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $444 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 $317 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Jose.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose 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 Jose?

    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 Jose with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and SJC 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 Jose?

    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 Jose from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kansas City to San Jose

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.6Crew
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8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

2.0 MediocreChristopher, Jul 2026
DEN - SJC
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

This was the second leg in a row where the Wi-Fi was down so I couldn't use my electronics for entertainment. Also, I realize that Southwest planes do not come with chargers which would have been nice since my phone was low battery and the flight was over 3 hours. The snacks and drinks are in such small portions, and the snacks aren't good.

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

Your survey needs a N/A option. I didn’t use the entertainment or eat food.

Flight was delayed multiple time and for more than 1 hr. My onward flight from BOS to MCI was also delayed. These delays have caused me so much inconvenience and Delta does nothing to ensure flights take off on time. No one knew why the inbound flight was delayed and what was the issue.

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

Our flight was delayed by over 4 hours due to a maintenance issue. They announced a new plane was on the way. We were given a $12 food voucher ( airport food is quite expensive You can’t even by a water and a small snack for 12:00. 4 hours later we boarded and landed in Atlanta at 10:20 ish pm. Of course we missed our connection and we were given a hotel voucher and another food voucher ! We didn’t make it home until 11:00 the next day ! Unacceptable

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

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.

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

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Boarding was quick and efficient. My screen didn’t come on and everyone else had theirs working so a little bummer but it was a short flight!

They makes us feel confident on the flight. There was no any cancelation and they are really helpful with us.

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