Journey information
Overview: Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA flight
Flights from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 16h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $115 (€92) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1334 miles (2147 km) distance in 5h 51m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1334 miles (2147 km) |
Average flight duration 16h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€92) |
Flights per day 50 |
Fastest flight 5h 51m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$406
Average price
$765
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
2147 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA will cost around $765 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $406.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA without transferring at least once.
AS563 · AS6217:00 AM10h53Kansas City International Airport3:53 PMSan Diego International Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
AS563 · AS6507:00 AM8h27Kansas City International Airport1:27 PMSan Diego International Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
UA6113 · UA18684:15 PM7h10Kansas City International Airport9:25 PMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA2195 · UA6606:17 AM7h08Kansas City International Airport11:25 AMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA2123 · UA55295:17 PM5h52Kansas City International Airport9:09 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA355 · UA23096:00 AM5h15Kansas City International Airport9:15 AMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA1579 · UA130211:29 AM5h27Kansas City International Airport2:56 PMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA708 · UA12811:50 PM5h29Kansas City International Airport5:19 PMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA5223 · UA53864:17 PM5h45Kansas City International Airport8:02 PMSan Diego International Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
UA2123 · UA55295:17 PM5h52Kansas City International Airport9:09 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 16h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $115, and a train costs an average of $198.
Distance: 1334 miles (2147 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$197 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $232 Average price | $341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 38m Average total duration Fastest 16h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 19m Average total duration 37h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 10m Average total duration 37h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA costing on average $232 (€185).
A flight is $100 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA costing on average $296 (€237).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 40m.
Train takes on average 37h 49m.
Live departures
Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA flights for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA355 · UA5507 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 8h59 | 12:59 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA355 · UA2309 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h15 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3419 · UA1626 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h55 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA740 · UA2491 | 6:10 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h53 | 11:03 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2195 · UA660 | 6:17 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h08 | 11:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2195 · UA250 · UA5507 | 6:17 AM Kansas City International Airport | 8h42 | 12:59 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS621 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h53 | 3:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS734 · AS3076 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h47 | 4:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS1540 · AS3006 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h33 | 2:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS1540 · AS2260 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h28 | 4:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS765 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h38 | 5:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS600 · AS2201 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 16h00 | 9:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS467 · AS3481 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h20 | 7:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2051 · UA635 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h39 | 3:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS2322 · AS3370 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h57 | 4:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS655 · AS3306 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h41 | 7:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS466 · AS1312 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h06 | 5:06 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS2443 · AS2318 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h07 | 8:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS655 · AS2154 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h34 | 6:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS681 · AS3392 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h19 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2051 · UA5508 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h48 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS658 · AS3011 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h05 | 8:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS1540 · AS3392 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h19 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS466 · AS667 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h16 | 8:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS697 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h41 | 6:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2051 · UA2177 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h54 | 11:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS734 · AS3077 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h24 | 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS2019 · AS667 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h16 | 8:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS623 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h39 | 7:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2051 · UA5510 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h12 | 12:12 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2051 · UA1336 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h33 | 6:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS738 · AS3011 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h05 | 8:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS738 · AS2035 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h58 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS650 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 8h27 | 1:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS2019 · AS1312 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h06 | 5:06 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS404 · AS3391 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h53 | 4:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS743 · AS3020 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h19 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS1424 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 17h36 | 10:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS563 · AS600 · AS3011 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h05 | 8:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS681 · AS2260 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h28 | 4:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS563 · AS1540 · AS2398 | 7:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 16h21 | 9:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2058 · UA5507 | 8:49 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h10 | 12:59 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5229 · UA1097 · UA5508 | 9:45 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h03 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5229 · UA1577 · UA5508 | 9:45 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h03 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1579 · UA1302 | 11:29 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h27 | 2:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA1577 · UA5508 | 11:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h18 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2207 · UA5529 | 11:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h39 | 9:09 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5860 · UA2207 · UA5529 | 1:05 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h04 | 9:09 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5860 · UA745 | 1:05 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h36 | 6:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA708 · UA2633 · UA5508 | 1:50 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h58 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA708 · UA1281 | 1:50 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h29 | 5:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2159 · UA2690 | 2:57 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h07 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS418 · AS338 | 2:58 PM Kansas City International Airport | 23h06 | 12:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS418 · AS1367 | 2:58 PM Kansas City International Airport | 20h57 | 9:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS418 · AS1424 | 2:58 PM Kansas City International Airport | 9h38 | 10:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6113 · UA1868 | 4:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h10 | 9:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5223 · UA1717 | 4:17 PM Kansas City International Airport | 9h42 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5223 · UA5386 | 4:17 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h45 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world
- San Diego County Fair, a month-long fair featuring rides, games, and local food
- San Diego Beer Week, a celebration of craft beer with tastings and events across the county
- La Jolla Music Festival, an annual event showcasing classical music performances in a picturesque coastal setting.
- Balboa Park, a sprawling urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum, a historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and tours
- La Jolla Cove, a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning views and marine life
- Gaslamp Quarter, a lively historic district with Victorian architecture, dining, and entertainment options
- Coronado Beach, a beautiful sandy beach known for its gentle waves and iconic hotel.
- Memorial Day, ideal weather for beach activities and outdoor events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the last days of summer at the beach
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with pleasant fall weather.
- Explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships
- hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation
- experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast.
popular airports
Popular airports from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including newsstands and specialty stores like KC Marketplace.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Restaurants are available, including BBQ and American cuisine; top options include Pork & Pickle and The BBQ Spot
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, Marriott Kansas City Airport is nearby.
- No showers available.
- Lounges available, such as the USO Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal C.
- Car rental services are available on-site with companies like Hertz and Enterprise
- Bus 229, KCI Airport terminal C, 15 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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