San Francisco Bay Area

$68+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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MCI — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$68
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$379
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:07 pmMCI - SJC
2 stops20h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop9h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:45 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/215:45 amOAK - MCI
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/147:05 amMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Mon 8/185:15 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/17$237
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Thu 5/87:58 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1212:20 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/237:51 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Wed 5/286:37 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:45 amMCI - SJC
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Sat 6/141:32 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/16$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/52:34 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/76:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/210:45 amMCI - SJC
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 7/92:20 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/288:40 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/71:46 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/85:40 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/139:15 amSFO - MCI
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 6/115:49 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1312:59 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:15 pmMCI - OAK
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 5/216:15 amOAK - MCI
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$369

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Thu 5/8

9:07 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops20h 31m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$161

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Wed 5/14

6:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$184

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 5/14

7:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$237

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Thu 5/8

7:58 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 31m

San Jose

Mon 5/12

12:20 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$250

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 5/23

7:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

6:37 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$270

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Sat 6/7

6:45 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 03m

San Jose

Sat 6/14

1:32 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$287

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Thu 6/5

2:34 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$311

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Wed 7/2

10:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops6h 15m

San Jose

Wed 7/9

2:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$312

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Mon 4/28

8:40 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:46 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$322

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 5/8

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 MCI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $88 and $119 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (88%), SkyWest Airlines (82%), Asiana Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area is $201. On average you can expect to pay $839. The most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $201.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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