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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$423	Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $423
Last-minute weekend getaway	$441	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $441
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $498

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Diego takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Diego is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–280
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–485

Popular airlines from Kansas City to San Diego

Southwest

Nonstop

from $277

Typical price: $265–495

7 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - SAN Every day

1325 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day
United

from $277

Typical price: $250–455

315 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day
American

from $277

Typical price: $245–460

304 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day
Delta

from $277

Typical price: $265–550

283 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day
Alaska

from $419

Typical price: $305–640

31 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $210–520

24 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $180 to $280.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $419, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,325 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to San Diego are:

United offers 315 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 304 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Delta offers 283 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Alaska offers 31 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 24 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $419, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to San Diego.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Diego at price $441 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to San Diego.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $423 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $498 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and San Diego starts at $441 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Diego at price $441 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.