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Connecting route · United States → Costa Rica

Flights from Kansas City to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Kansas City to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Atlanta, about 7h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 56m
MCISJOMIA

Kansas City to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Kansas City to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MKC Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m
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MKC Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 10m
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3
MKC Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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4
MKC Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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MKC Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 14m
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MKC Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,407 km2,116 miles
Journey time
6h 56mestimate
Time difference
NoneSan Jose vs Kansas City
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MCI → SJO

Flights from Kansas City to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kansas City to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,407 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and San Jose?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

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