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$181+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SJO
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to San José (SJO). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$181
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$573
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:45 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops21h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2111:32 amSJO - MCI
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amMCI - SJO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Tue 9/91:18 pmSJO - MCI
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/21$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/46:35 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/97:35 amSJO - MCI
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/202:45 pmMCI - SJO
3 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:28 pmSJO - MCI
3 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/286:36 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops16h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/55:30 amSJO - MCI
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 4/257:25 amMCI - SJO
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Sun 4/271:10 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$643
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/65:20 pmMCI - SJO
2 stops31h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/81:06 amSJO - MCI
2 stops38h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$914
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:00 amMCI - SJO
2 stops23h 49mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/46:12 pmSJO - MCI
2 stops25h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,385

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to San José 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San José that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

2:45 pm-11:33 am

2 stops21h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

11:32 am-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$325

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 5/28

7:11 am-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

2:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$368

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 5/20

2:45 pm-11:17 pm

3 stops33h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

12:28 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops28h 17m

$440

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

5:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

2:30 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$457

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 5/28

6:36 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

5:30 am-9:04 am

2 stops26h 34m

$462

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

7:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

1:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 55m

$643

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

5:20 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops31h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/8

1:06 am-4:40 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$914

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

2:45 pm-11:33 am

2 stops21h 48m

$181

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 5/29

6:31 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 02m

$204

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 6/4

6:10 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop29h 29m

$227

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to San José

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 Kansas City to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Kansas City-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Kansas City-San José, San José Province 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 Kansas City to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San José. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to San José, San José Province. 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 Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 MCI to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to San José by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to San José. 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 Kansas City to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $325 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $368 and $457 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province are Spirit Airlines ($181), United Airlines ($227), and American Airlines ($290).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to San José 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 Kansas City to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Kansas City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to San José. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$364Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$431Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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