$55+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO - MCI)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from San Francisco to Kansas City are usually found in August or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $245 (Gotogate) |
One-way from | $61 (Frontier) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $435 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kansas CityExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from San Francisco to Kansas City within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
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Price
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Thu 5/15
6:00 am-1:24 pm
1 stop5h 24m
Kansas City
Sun 5/18
2:14 pm-3:17 pm
1 stop27h 03m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Fri 2/28
6:00 am-7:35 pm
1 stop11h 35m
Kansas City
Tue 3/4
7:00 am-9:41 pm
2 stops16h 41m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Tue 3/25
2:25 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop7h 19m
Kansas City
Tue 4/1
3:38 pm-5:38 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Fri 3/7
8:40 am-11:59 pm
2 stops13h 19m
Kansas City
Tue 3/11
7:00 am-7:09 pm
2 stops14h 09m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Mon 3/17
12:25 am-11:33 am
1 stop9h 08m
Kansas City
Wed 3/26
7:00 am-11:29 am
1 stop6h 29m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Sat 2/15
1:30 pm-12:09 am
1 stop8h 39m
Kansas City
Wed 2/19
2:45 pm-7:50 pm
1 stop7h 05m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Sun 2/16
6:45 am-5:00 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Kansas City
Tue 2/18
7:55 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop5h 50m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
6:00 am-1:24 pm
1 stop5h 24m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Wed 4/30
9:01 am-2:36 pm
Nonstop3h 35m
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO - MCI
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Tue 3/11
12:15 am-11:41 am
1 stop9h 26m
Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kansas City is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Francisco to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MCI?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to Kansas City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kansas City
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
Rainfall in Kansas City by month
Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.
Temperature in Kansas City by month
Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier from San Francisco to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kansas City
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$108 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$116 | Average$153 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$220 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$287 | Average$524 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$356 | Average$568 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |