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$81+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Kansas City (SJC - MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MCI
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Kansas City are usually found in September or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$203
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

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September

Average price

$377
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:04 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/108:08 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$203
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:03 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Sun 4/208:35 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$230
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:19 amSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/138:08 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/252:46 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/27:20 amMCI - SJC
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:15 amSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Tue 4/16:10 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/6$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:00 pmSJC - MCI
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/1511:25 amMCI - SJC
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:05 amSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/147:00 amMCI - SJC
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:25 amSJC - MCI
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$382
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/131:00 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop8h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/177:00 amMCI - SJC
1 stop9h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$786

Find flights from San Jose to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 5/8

12:04 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Kansas City

Sat 5/10

8:08 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$203

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Wed 4/9

4:03 pm-11:34 am

1 stop17h 31m

Kansas City

Sun 4/20

8:35 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$230

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 5/8

9:19 am-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

8:08 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$236

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 3/25

2:46 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Kansas City

Wed 4/2

7:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$325

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Sat 3/29

6:15 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Kansas City

Tue 4/1

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$330

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 4/8

1:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Kansas City

Tue 4/15

11:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$345

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 4/3

6:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

5:23 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$405

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 3/25

9:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Kansas City

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

$451

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Wed 4/9

4:03 pm-11:34 am

1 stop17h 31m

$81

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Sun 5/18

12:53 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$133

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Kansas City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Kansas City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Jose to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,714 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $230, Frontier will fly you from San Jose to Kansas City and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $236 and $325, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Kansas City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $133 and Delta from $160 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Kansas City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Jose to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$158Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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