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$71 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Kansas City

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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Typical prices: $548-$276
Frontier
Thu 6/4Mon 6/8
SAN - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$410
Typical prices: $735-$518
Southwest
Sat 5/23Wed 5/27
SAN - MCI • Non-stop
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Security lines at SAN are generally manageable.
At MCI, rideshare pickups are conveniently located.
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Cheapest • Avg $259 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Kansas City (SAN-MCI)

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

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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9:37 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
26h 12m
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2:34 pm - 12:33 pm
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23h 59m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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6:25 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
5h 24m
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2:34 pm - 11:50 pm
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11h 16m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
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6:25 am - 1:00 pm
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MCI
28h 35m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 11:53 pm
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12h 08m
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$210Frontier
Mon, May 25 - Fri, Jun 5
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10:07 pm - 1:49 pm
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MCI
37h 42m
2 stops
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2:34 pm - 8:42 am
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20h 08m
1 stop
$217Frontier
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27
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6:25 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
5h 24m
1 stop
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2:34 pm - 11:50 pm
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11h 16m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
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9:43 am - 1:00 pm
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MCI
25h 17m
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1:45 pm - 11:53 pm
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12h 08m
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$229Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 3
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6:25 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
5h 24m
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2:34 pm - 11:50 pm
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11h 16m
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$230Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:25 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
5h 24m
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2:34 pm - 8:42 am
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20h 08m
1 stop
$231Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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9:37 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
26h 12m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 8:48 am
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21h 03m
2 stops
$233Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:25 am - 1:49 pm
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5h 24m
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2:34 pm - 8:42 am
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20h 08m
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$236Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

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

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

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, Monday 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 Tuesday, with Saturday 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 September, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $423 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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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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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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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
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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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $202 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, 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $312 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $179 or less one-way and $406 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4307 reviews
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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