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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Kansas City 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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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 7:33 pmSAN-MCI
23h 33m1 stop
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8:28 pm - 1:28 pmMCI-SAN
19h 00m1 stop
$162Frontier
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
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10:53 am - 9:52 pmSAN-MCI
8h 59m1 stop
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2:31 pm - 8:48 pmMCI-SAN
8h 17m1 stop
$167American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 5:55 pmSAN-MCI
7h 55m2 stops
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7:02 pm - 11:50 pmMCI-SAN
6h 48m1 stop
$193Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:09 amSAN-MCI
13h 09m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:14 amMCI-SAN
5h 14m1 stop
$252United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 11:30 pmSAN-MCI
10h 22m2 stops
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1:46 pm - 11:41 pmMCI-SAN
11h 55m2 stops
$257United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 3:54 pmSAN-MCI
23h 43m1 stop
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4:57 pm - 12:11 amMCI-SAN
9h 14m1 stop
$261Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 12:04 amSAN-MCI
4h 59m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 7:08 pmMCI-SAN
5h 26m1 stop
$262Delta
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 5:10 pmSAN-MCI
6h 30m2 stops
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5:45 pm - 9:45 pmMCI-SAN
6h 00m1 stop
$274Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 12:20 amSAN-MCI
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 11:15 pmMCI-SAN
5h 20m1 stop
$287Southwest
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 4:54 pmSAN-MCI
18h 46m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:49 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-SAN
9h 10m1 stop
$310Alaska Airlines
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security lines at SAN are generally manageable.
At MCI, rideshare pickups are conveniently located.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $162 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $313
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Thu 10/30Mon 11/3
SAN - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $458-647
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Kansas City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, with peak wait times around 30–35 minutes. Plan accordingly for stress-free departures.

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At MCI, rideshare pickups are conveniently located in the middle lane outside arrivals, making it easy to reach Kansas City quickly.

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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.

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John Walton

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

For San Diego to Kansas City, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Kansas City back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Kansas City, 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 San Diego to Kansas City is August, where tickets cost $302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $393 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Kansas City, 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 San Diego to Kansas City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Kansas City 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 San Diego to Kansas City

  • What are some options for getting downtown from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI)?

    One of the most budget-friendly choices you can make for this journey is to travel on the line 229 bus operated by Ride KC, that will have you in the center of town in around 50 minutes. One other choice is to take a taxi that can make the trip in around 23 minutes.

  • Which hotels are close to Kansas City International Airport?

    Three hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport include the Kansas City Marriott Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport, and the Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport.

  • Where is the pick up point for rideshares at Kansas City International Airport?

    Since this airport does not have any dedicated pickup spots for rideshare services, make sure to carefully check the pin location within the app. It is also important to take note of which terminal you arrive at so you choose the correct one for your pick-up at the airport.

  • Where are the car rental providers at Kansas City International Airport?

    There are roughly 12 different major rental car companies that operate at this airport, and each of them has a customer service desk and parking lot away from the terminal buildings. To get to your rental car company, look for the gray rental car shuttle that makes stops at all of the marked shelters on the terminal medians.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Kansas City was $77 for a one-way ticket and $162 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Kansas City?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Kansas City, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Kansas City are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $469 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $713 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego to Kansas City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MCI 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 San Diego to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $338 or less round-trip.
  • For passengers looking to get from the downtown San Diego area to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) using public transportation, the San Diego Metro Transit line number 992 can have you at the airport in about 15 minutes. For travelers that are making their way to the airport by connecting through the very popular Old Town Transit Center, you can take the San Diego Flyer bus from this center and be at the airport in around 5 minutes.
  • For those looking for a comfortable place to wait for their flight at the airport in San Diego, a good choice would be Aspire Lounge because they offer a full dining room, plenty of beverage options, showers in the facility, and comfortable seating.
  • When travelers bring pets and service animals to the San Diego International Airport, they will find that this airport offers seven different pet relief areas, including one past security in terminal two west. The pet areas feature artificial turf, waste bags, and even offer a fire hydrant to encourage pets to go.
  • For nursing mothers that will be traveling through the San Diego International Airport, the airport offers two different mother's rooms, with one room located in each of the terminal buildings of the airport. The rooms feature electrical outlets, comfortable seating, a seat for kids, as well as a handwashing station.
  • If you plan on driving yourself to the San Diego International Airport, one of the most convenient ways to park is to utilize the curbside valet service that you will find at both Terminals One and Two at the airport.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Kansas City

 
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7.0Food
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Sep 2025SFO - LAS
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

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