Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Kansas City?

Flights from San Jose to Kansas City usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Kansas City?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Kansas City: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Kansas City pass through?

One-stop flights from San Jose to Kansas City most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 39% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 17% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Kansas City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from San Jose to Kansas City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $355. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

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.

How long is a flight from San Jose to Kansas City?

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 1,474 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

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.

Have flight prices from San Jose to Kansas City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $234 to $2,302. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Jose to Kansas City looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Kansas City?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 37m, compared with 5h 49m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 50m via San Diego (SAN).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Kansas City?

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

What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Kansas City flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Kansas City range from $342 to $556, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Kansas City typically range from $342 to $556. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $234, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Kansas City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kansas City at $253 round-trip. •July ($556) and March ($551) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

Frontier ($234) and Southwest ($364) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Kansas City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Kansas City?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Kansas City route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Kansas City?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $365. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Kansas City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Kansas City layovers at 3h 24m over the past 3 months.

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

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28

9:02 pm - 7:47 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

20h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

8:43 pm - 8:12 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

25h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$234Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

9:02 pm - 7:47 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

20h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

8:43 pm - 1:46 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

19h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$284Frontier

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

2:41 pm - 11:55 amSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

19h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:37 pm - 1:46 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

26h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$300Frontier

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 21

8:40 am - 3:35 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

4h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:10 am - 3:55 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$364Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:30 am - 1:50 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:55 pm - 7:00 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

6h 05m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$364Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

8:40 am - 3:35 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

4h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:15 am - 2:00 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

5h 45m1 stop San Diego

$364Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

7:00 am - 3:01 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

6h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

1:20 pm - 10:13 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

10h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

1:05 pm - 11:56 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:00 pm - 8:16 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

6h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$369Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

4:18 pm - 11:46 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 28m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:20 am - 11:06 amMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$369American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 am - 1:34 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 34m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:20 pm - 10:08 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$369American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Kansas City

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

1:38 pm - 9:45 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

6h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:30 pm - 12:43 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

16h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$465Frontier

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

1:38 pm - 9:45 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

6h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:30 pm - 12:43 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

16h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$488Frontier

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6

1:38 pm - 9:45 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

6h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:32 pm - 1:20 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

42h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$725Frontier

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

5:13 pm - 12:15 amSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:44 am - 11:36 amMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

7h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$811Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 2:42 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 42m1 stop Los Angeles

4:03 pm - 7:52 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

5h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$811Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4

12:02 pm - 8:09 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:28 am - 10:53 amMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$811American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 am - 1:39 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 39m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:15 am - 12:09 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

5h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$811American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 1:39 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 39m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:00 am - 12:09 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

7h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$811American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

2:40 pm - 10:30 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:10 pm - 7:20 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,029Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

6:05 am - 1:40 pmSJC San Jose-MCI Kansas City

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

1:45 pm - 8:05 pmMCI Kansas City-SJC San Jose

8h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,034Southwest

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Kansas City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose 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 Jose to Kansas City departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Kansas City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kansas City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kansas City at $253 round-trip.
•July ($556) and March ($551) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Kansas City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Jose to Kansas City?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 1,474 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Kansas City flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Kansas City range from $342 to $556, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Jose to Kansas City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $234 to $2,302. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Kansas City looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Kansas City?
Flights from San Jose to Kansas City usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Kansas City pass through?
One-stop flights from San Jose to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Kansas City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from San Jose to Kansas City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $355.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Kansas City?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 37m, compared with 5h 49m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 50m via San Diego (SAN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $357, about $355 less than Monday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Kansas City trip for January. Fares historically average $253 round-trip in that month - typically $303 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.

• Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
• Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
• Days Inn by Wyndham Kansas City International Airport

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