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Among airlines operating San Antonio to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between San Antonio and Kansas City.

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $415 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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 3% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the San Antonio to Kansas City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $622, a difference of $251. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 12:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:21 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Kansas City takes 1h 56m, covering 707 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $190 to $1,870. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Antonio to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 4h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 08m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Kansas City range from $345 to $535, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.