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$159 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Kansas City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Kansas City departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Overall average: $355
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/7Wed 4/8
SJC - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $183-$263
Delta
Sat 5/2
SJC - MCI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Kansas City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $299 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 29m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Kansas City (SJC-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:56 pm
SJC
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MCI
7h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 10:59 pm
MCI
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SJC
7h 09m
1 stop
$317Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 23
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:20 pm
SJC
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MCI
7h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:42 am - 10:15 pm
MCI
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SJC
16h 33m
1 stop
$321Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 10:50 pm
SJC
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MCI
8h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:10 am
MCI
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SJC
6h 40m
1 stop
$322American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 10:50 pm
SJC
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MCI
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:55 pm
MCI
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SJC
5h 25m
1 stop
$325Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:54 pm
SJC
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MCI
5h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 10:15 pm
MCI
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SJC
10h 00m
2 stops
$326Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 7:21 pm
SJC
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MCI
11h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 6:36 pm
MCI
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SJC
9h 31m
2 stops
$327American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 12:50 am
SJC
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MCI
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 6:15 pm
MCI
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SJC
8h 20m
2 stops
$330Southwest
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 10:50 pm
SJC
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MCI
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:25 pm
MCI
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SJC
5h 25m
1 stop
$333Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 11:56 pm
SJC
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MCI
8h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:42 am - 4:59 pm
MCI
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SJC
11h 17m
2 stops
$334Delta
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Delta Logo
11:35 am - 12:38 am
SJC
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MCI
11h 03m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:06 am - 1:18 pm
MCI
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SJC
8h 12m
1 stop
$344Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Kansas City flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City is June, where tickets cost $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $595 and $468 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 60% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Kansas City was $159 for a one-way ticket and $317 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Jose to Kansas City.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Kansas City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Kansas City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $464 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $328 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

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.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

We departed early and made up time in the air allowing us to arrive 30 minutes early. Capt was incredibly genuine and thanked every passenger for flying with Delta. Completely humble and professional!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

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.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

I was double booked for my ticket- they have record of it and admitted to their error but wouldn’t let me board until I paid once again for the fare- have documentation of their mistake -

I cannot effectively rate the food and drink as I had not. Otherwise, the trip was fine. The seats were nice, the crew was fine. They could smile once in a while. They all look like they were mad.

Flight out was great but this flight was canceled and nothing was available for 2 days after this so I had to purchase an expensive ticket from another airline so I could go home. The flight cancellation was said to be a crew issue, it wasn’t weather or maintenance.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

A Spirit agent caused me to miss my flight. The company has not responded for request of refund. Stay away from Spirit.

I arrived two hours early, and at 9:20 I was still queuing for security.

Got to LAX at 3:20 am, the counter personnel did not start to check in bags till 3:40 am. I patiently waited at the priority check in line as they started to take people from the general line. After about 15 minutes of waiting, I approached the lady exactly in front of the priority line and asked her if they would be taking people from the priority line or if I would need to switch to waiting in the general line. She responded “yes”, I then asked her yes to what? And she yelled back at me loudly “I SAID YES!” Needless to say, I waited at the end of the line of the general line. I could have been told the priority line would not be called upon and could have queued in the general line ahead of many people that arrived to cue after I did

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

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