Cheap flights from Kansas City to San José from $171

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American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:07 pm
MCI
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SJO
15h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:54 am
SJO
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MCI
17h 46m
1 stop
$420American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1
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5:35 am - 7:07 pm
MCI
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SJO
14h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:54 am
SJO
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MCI
17h 46m
1 stop
$425American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:07 pm
MCI
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SJO
15h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:54 am
SJO
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MCI
8h 19m
1 stop
$440American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 7:07 pm
MCI
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SJO
14h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:15 am
SJO
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MCI
9h 40m
1 stop
$445American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:37 pm
MCI
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SJO
14h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:26 am
SJO
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MCI
19h 01m
1 stop
$449United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 7:07 pm
MCI
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SJO
13h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:54 am
SJO
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MCI
8h 19m
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$450American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:37 pm
MCI
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SJO
14h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:29 pm
SJO
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MCI
13h 34m
1 stop
$457United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:19 pm
MCI
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SJO
13h 19m
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United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 4:12 pm
SJO
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MCI
8h 32m
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$461United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:37 pm
MCI
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SJO
14h 22m
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United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:29 pm
SJO
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MCI
13h 34m
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$462United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 pm
MCI
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SJO
17h 06m
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American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:58 am
SJO
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MCI
7h 59m
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$464American Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, Jun 3

American Airlines flights from Kansas City to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Kansas City to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 22
MCI5:00 amKansas City
15h 07m
1 stop
SJO7:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 1
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 46m
1 stop
MCI8:54 amKansas City
$420
American Airlines
Apr 22
MCI5:35 amKansas City
14h 32m
2 stops
SJO7:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 1
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 46m
1 stop
MCI8:54 amKansas City
$425
American Airlines
Apr 22
MCI5:00 amKansas City
15h 07m
1 stop
SJO7:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 2
SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 19m
1 stop
MCI8:54 amKansas City
$440

Southwest flights from Kansas City to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Kansas City to San José flight tickets
Southwest
May 4
MCI10:00 amKansas City
10h 00m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 8
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m
2 stops
MCI11:00 pmKansas City
$466
Southwest
Apr 22
MCI11:30 amKansas City
8h 30m
1 stop
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 1
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m
1 stop
MCI11:00 pmKansas City
$474
Southwest
Apr 22
MCI9:20 amKansas City
10h 40m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 1
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m
2 stops
MCI10:05 pmKansas City
$478

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Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/22

5:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

2:08 pm-8:54 am

1 stop17h 46m

$420

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/22

5:35 am-7:07 pm

2 stops14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

2:08 pm-8:54 am

1 stop17h 46m

$425

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/22

5:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

11:35 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 19m

$440

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/22

5:35 am-7:07 pm

2 stops14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

11:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$445

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Thu 4/23

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-9:26 am

1 stop19h 01m

$449
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

6:48 am-7:07 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

11:35 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 19m

$450

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$457

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$461

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$462

Kansas CitySan José

MCI - SJO

MCISJO

Kansas City

Sun 5/17

5:30 am-9:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

11:59 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 59m

$464

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $392. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until August to fly from Kansas City, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $410.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Kansas City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $505 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Kansas City for as low as $362 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

6h 51m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Kansas City to San José takes 6h 51m
There are no direct flights from Kansas City to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Kansas City to San José.
  • How far is Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Kansas City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 2113.2 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 51m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kansas City Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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DeltaPriceFrom $352Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,292 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $361Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,472 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $366Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,319 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,439 reviews
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