Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $138
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Fri, Jan 9 — Thu, Jan 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight $69
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights $416
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $416
Last-minute weekend getaway $443
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $443
Cheapest business class flights $789
United 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego is currently $789
Fastest flight 3 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Diego takes 3 hr 30 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–250
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $210–275

Popular airlines from Kansas City to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $260
    Typical price: $295–570
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
    1212 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $268
    Typical price: $245–450
    286 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $267
    Typical price: $245–495
    278 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $269
    Typical price: $245–570
    231 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $269
    Typical price: $335–660
    36 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $138
    Typical price: $195–475
    24 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas City United States 24 min 15 mi
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    Omaha United States 2 hr 52 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 58 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 22 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to San Diego

When are the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $160 to $250.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $260, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $268, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $267, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $269, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $269, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $138, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 6.
What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego starts at $138 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Sun, Jan 11.
How long does it take to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?
3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to San Diego.
When should you fly to San Diego, United States?
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.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?
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 is the best airline to fly from Kansas City to San Diego?
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 8 nonstop flights and 1,212 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:
  • American offers 286 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 278 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 231 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 36 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $260, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $268, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $267, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $269, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $269, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Diego is $138, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 6.
Which airlines have direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to San Diego.
  • There are 8 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Diego at price $443 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to San Diego.
  • There are 8 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.
When are direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego available?
There are direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $416 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with Southwest.
How can I find nonstop flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $789 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Jan 28 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Diego start at $138 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 15.
How can I book business class trips from Kansas City to San Diego?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from Kansas City to San Diego next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and San Diego starts at $443 from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Kansas City to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Diego at price $443 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to San Diego?
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.

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