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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 11:07 am
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Kansas City takes 3h 07m, covering 1,330 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.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Kansas City range from $293 to $520, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $293 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $369 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $593 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Kansas City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Diego to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from San Diego to Kansas City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from San Diego to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $138.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Kansas City.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 28m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 45m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.