San Diego from Kansas City, 23 – 25 Oct: £797 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £19 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Diego were $366 per person ($732 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, when we checked. That's Frontier with 1 stop, not nonstop, and the forecast shows clear skies with highs of 72–82°F. The best-value hotel, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, is $325 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£797 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £245 |
| The total, before you go | £797 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£19 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 13m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:43 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 5h 13m |
| American | £346 | 1 stop | 7h 2m |
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 8h 56m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 12:34 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$366 per person round trip, all-in, is $421 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which was $787. That's 53% under it, across 12 fares we checked for this weekend. For two, flights come to $732. Add the best-value hotel at $325 and $520 for spending, and the whole weekend lands at $1,577 for two. Late October is a good time to go: the forecast shows clear skies all three days, highs of 72–82°F, lows of 66–70°F and a 6% chance of rain. That's beach weather for Coronado or Mission Beach, warm evenings at Sunset Cliffs, and an easy weekend of tacos, the zoo and the ocean. Prices were all-in when we found them and can change, so check the live fare before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-weather beach-and-city weekend: mornings by the ocean, afternoons in Balboa Park or on the USS Midway, evenings over fish tacos and craft beer. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want sun without a packed itinerary, and it works for families too, with the zoo close by. The pace is easy. Pick one big thing a day and leave room for a sunset.
Weather in San Diego, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 72–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 72 °F | 66 °F | 5% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 80 °F | 66 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 70 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in San Diego
All three are room only with free cancellation, priced for the 2-night stay. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is the best value: $325 total, $163 a night, for a Queen Room scored 7.6 from 1,066 reviews. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark is the top rated at 9 from 773 reviews, $900 total or $450 a night, with two double beds. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget pick in Midway-Pacific Highway at $350 total, $175 a night, scored 6.7 from 1,964 reviews; heads-up, it costs more than the Palihotel this weekend. The first two sit in Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown, good for nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot. For beach time, Mission Beach / Pacific Beach has the boardwalk and surf.
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
£245 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsSan Diego Marriott Del Mar
£385 for 2 nights, two guests · £193 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
£264 for 2 nights, two guests · £132 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a morning at the San Diego Zoo, then wander the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 5h 13m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,334 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter) | £245 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,189 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Kansas City to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £276 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £295 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
- The Frontier flight takes 8h 56m with 1 stop, covering 1,334 miles from MCI to SAN.
- Fares were all-in with taxes and fees when we checked, and they can change.
- All three hotels are room only and had free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$366 per person round trip, $732 for two, all-in with taxes and fees, on Frontier with 1 stop. American had a 1-stop option at $480 per person.
What time does the flight leave?
The Frontier flight we found leaves MCI at 12:53 PM on Oct 23 and lands at SAN at 7:49 PM local time, 8h 56m with 1 stop. A later Frontier departure at the same $366 takes 5h 13m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't needed, and everything is in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all weekend: highs of 72°F, 80°F and 82°F, lows of 66–70°F, and a 6% chance of rain each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You arrive the first evening, so plan on one full day plus the last morning. Pick a beach day and one big stop, like the zoo or the USS Midway.
What does the whole weekend cost?
We estimated $1,577 for two: $732 in flights, $325 for the Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
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