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$72+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kansas City are usually found in January or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

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January

Average price

$434
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:00 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/238:38 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:17 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop13h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:38 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:44 amSFO - MCI
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:55 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:27 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:55 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/214:54 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Wed 10/295:45 amMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/16$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:23 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/222:55 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:45 amSFO - MCI
2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:55 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Wed 10/157:02 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops15h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$270
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:34 amSFO - MCI
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sun 10/1211:37 amMCI - SFO
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$271
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/252:40 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/254:57 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/252:40 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/254:57 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:00 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:38 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$276

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kansas City that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

3:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Kansas City

Wed 10/29

5:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

5:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

5:59 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Tue 10/21

5:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

3:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 23m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

4:54 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 24m

Kansas City

Thu 10/30

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Wed 10/22

5:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Wed 11/12

6:16 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

9:55 am-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 11/5

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

5:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 10/27

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$290

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

5:57 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$290

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

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
MCI

For quick downtown access, use the RideKC bus from MCI's Commercial Curb. It's free and departs hourly.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

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 San Francisco to Kansas City

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

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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kansas City is 54 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 September 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the morning.

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 September 14, 2025.

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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, all of which are around 3h 22m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Kansas City was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kansas City?

    For as low as $267, Delta can have you in Kansas City from San Francisco in 5h 57m. The distance from San Francisco to Kansas City is about 1494 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Kansas City round-trip from $108. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $236, and American Airlines, from $256. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Kansas City are United Airlines (93%), SkyWest Airlines (87%) and Air New Zealand (87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $519, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $184.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City 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 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.

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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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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