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Connecting route · Costa Rica → United States

Flights from San Jose to Kansas City

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Kansas City. 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
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San Jose to Kansas City at a glance

Fastest journey6h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Kansas City

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

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SJO Miami (MIA) MKC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m
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SJO Atlanta (ATL) MKC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 10m
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3
SJO Chicago (ORD) MKC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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4
SJO Houston (IAH) MKC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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SJO Orlando (MCO) MKC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 14m
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SJO Nashville (BNA) MKC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 08m
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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
NoneKansas City vs San Jose
Currency in Kansas City
USD
Airports
SJO → MCI

Flights from San Jose to Kansas City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Kansas City?
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 San Jose to Kansas City?
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 San Jose and Kansas City?
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 San Jose and Kansas City?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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