Kansas City

$106+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO - MCI)

SFO — MCI
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kansas City are usually found in August or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kansas City

Wed 11/1812:20 pm -
1 stop5h 27m
Sun 11/228:29 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 11/5$338
Sun 12/62:22 pm -
2 stops17h 13m
Mon 12/148:32 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/7$339
Wed 12/97:26 pm -
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Thu 12/108:32 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/7$340
Sun 12/204:11 pm -
1 stop17h 49m
Tue 1/58:15 pm -
2 stops15h 04m
Deal found 11/5$342
Fri 12/49:35 pm -
2 stops20h 00m
Mon 12/78:32 pm -
2 stops15h 02m
Deal found 11/6$343
Tue 12/19:35 pm -
2 stops19h 58m
Sat 12/58:32 pm -
2 stops26h 29m
Deal found 11/7$345
Wed 12/99:31 pm -
2 stops20h 04m
Mon 12/148:32 pm -
2 stops25h 36m
Deal found 11/9$346
Wed 12/99:31 pm -
2 stops20h 04m
Sun 12/138:32 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/7$347
Sat 12/55:17 pm -
2 stops24h 18m
Sat 12/128:32 pm -
2 stops26h 29m
Deal found 11/7$348
Sun 12/279:46 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Wed 1/68:15 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 11/8$349
Thu 12/109:31 pm -
2 stops15h 11m
Sat 12/128:32 pm -
1 stop15h 07m
Deal found 11/7$352

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$479
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Kansas City flights.
From San Francisco to Kansas City
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

6:15 am-7:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

11:59 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 31m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

2:15 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

12:35 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 1/7

2:15 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

12:35 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

12:35 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

11:35 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

12:35 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Kansas City

Wed 12/16

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$365

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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

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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kansas City is 86 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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?

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 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kansas City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Kansas City flights typically cost between $385 and $617 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $338 on Frontier (Dec 17-Jan 5).

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Kansas City flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Kansas City trip
Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 24m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City.

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

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

    For as low as $365, United Airlines can have you in Kansas City from San Francisco in 3h 33m. The distance from San Francisco to Kansas City is about 1494 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $151. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $258, and Delta, from $278. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Delta flights start at $128 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $150 one-way.

  • 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 (88%), Air New Zealand (85%) and Emirates (81%).

  • 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 $396, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $234.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kansas City

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$333Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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