San Francisco

$88+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco (MCI - SFO)

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MCI — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$377
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Kansas City to San Francisco
One-way flight from Kansas City to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 10/27:59 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop15h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/72:40 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 8/46:20 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Wed 8/65:15 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/10$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/258:40 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Mon 4/286:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$238
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/237:51 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2611:59 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$271
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/42:40 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/10$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 6/95:49 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/26:10 amSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 6/105:05 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Sat 7/511:55 amSFO - MCI
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/95:20 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/115:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$435

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

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Kansas City

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

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Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 10/2

7:59 pm-9:12 am

1 stop15h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

2:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$236

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Mon 8/4

6:20 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

5:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$237

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

8:40 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$238

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 5/23

7:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

11:59 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 37m

$271

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Mon 6/9

5:49 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

6:10 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$325

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 6/10

5:05 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

11:55 am-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$336

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

5:20 pm-11:43 am

1 stop20h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

5:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$435

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

8:40 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 53m

$88

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

6:05 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 16m

$119

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sun 6/1

8:30 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$142

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San Francisco 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 Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Kansas City to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to San Francisco trip
Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint rarely has long waits, usually under 5 minutes, making it convenient for early departures.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take BART. It’s a 40-minute ride from the airport.

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Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is 84 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 Kansas City to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to San Francisco 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 Kansas City to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco. 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 11, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to SFO 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 by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 3h 47m is how long a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $237, Delta will fly you from Kansas City to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $238 and $325, respectively. Delta is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Delta flights start at $119 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $142 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kansas City to San Francisco on time: Asiana Airlines (73%), Air New Zealand (73%), United Airlines (44%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is generally $873, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $201. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $200 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Kansas City to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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