$109 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)

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Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Kansas City (SAN-MCI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $109 for one-way flights and $206 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 23
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$206 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $206 found 6 days ago
United
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$214 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $214 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 16
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$216 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $216 found 3 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$218 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $218 found 19 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$218 Roundtrip, just found
$218
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $218 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 13 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $219 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 13 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $219 just found
United
Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$220 Roundtrip, just found
$220
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, Dec 13 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $220 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$222 Roundtrip, just found
$222
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $222 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
SAN
San Diego
MCI
Kansas City
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San Diego to Kansas City, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $223 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $118 - $309 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Kansas City

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kansas City Intl. MCI. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 23 minutes. Flights from $364
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center23 min
Flights from $364
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Kansas City Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$206
Distance
1331 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 56 mins

San Diego to Kansas City Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Kansas City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Kansas City are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Kansas City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Kansas City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Kansas City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Kansas City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Kansas City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $109 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Kansas City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Kansas City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $109 or cheap return flight from $206 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
October is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to MCI. Avoiding peak travel times is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Jump on a direct flight with Southwest Airlines and journey straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll take you from SAN to MCI. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to pick up a great deal.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
On average, just 1 nonstop flight departs each day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI). Need other options? Use our filter tool to discover flights with layovers and add a new stop to your trip.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
More passengers fly between SAN and MCI at 2 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to MCI?
Depart on a Sunday if you're looking for the largest selection of flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
The first flight of the day departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is at around 8:20AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you'll touch down at Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) at approximately 1:25PM UTC-6. The total flight duration is 3h 5m.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
Flights from SAN to MCI have an average travel time of 3 hours and 5 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 1,350 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to MCI?
Alaska Airlines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI), with an on-time score of 88%. Use the Expedia App to view your journey status before you head off and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
To arrive at Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) without delays, book a flight that leaves San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Kansas City from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) is the only airport in Kansas City with direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Check out the options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SAN to MCI are typically more expensive. To lock in the lowest rates, start looking for flights well ahead of time. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, it's possible to find a cheap fare just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to MCI flight and hotel package?
Securing a SAN to MCI flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our impressive range of accommodations and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)?
It's usually possible to reschedule or cancel your SAN to MCI flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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