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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.

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.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Kansas City.

Flights from San Diego to Kansas City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) 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 Diego to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $590 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the San Diego to Kansas City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $159. 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, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Kansas City takes 3h 09m, covering 1,330 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 1:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $359. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 5h 46m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 48m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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.

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 Diego to Kansas City range from $277 to $504, with an average of $359 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.