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$73+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City (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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCI
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$73
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$449
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 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 May 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:45 amOAK - MCI
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/246:45 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$159
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/67:58 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:20 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/157:58 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/205:05 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Sat 6/286:13 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/30$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:26 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/18:30 amMCI - SFO
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/153:20 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Wed 7/233:42 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/30$287
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:00 amSFO - MCI
2 stops29h 51mFrontier
Fri 5/307:51 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/311:24 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/82:28 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/282:07 pmOAK - MCI
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/301:49 pmMCI - OAK
3 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/23:23 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/57:49 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/296:35 amSFO - MCI
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Thu 6/58:50 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/171:55 pmSJC - MCI
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 7/2210:45 amMCI - SJC
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$365

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Tue 5/20

5:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 5/24

6:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$159

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

7:58 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$193

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Mon 5/12

12:20 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Kansas City

Thu 5/15

7:58 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$235

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

5:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 25m

Kansas City

Sat 6/28

6:13 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$279

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

10:26 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop13h 21m

Kansas City

Sun 6/1

8:30 am-8:24 am

1 stop25h 54m

$284

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Tue 7/15

3:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Kansas City

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$287

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Kansas City

Fri 5/30

7:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 18m

$289

San JoseKansas City

SJC - MCI

SJCMCI

San Jose

Thu 7/3

11:24 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 27m

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

2:28 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$293

OaklandKansas City

OAK - MCI

OAKMCI

Oakland

Wed 5/28

2:07 pm-8:12 pm

3 stops28h 05m

Kansas City

Fri 5/30

1:49 pm-1:07 pm

3 stops25h 18m

$293

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

3:23 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Kansas City

Sat 7/5

7:49 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 19m

$307

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 1, 2025.

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

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City.

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. Frontier flights start at $109 while deals on Delta start at $119 one-way.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Kansas City from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (95%), SkyWest Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $627, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $224. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $232.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Kansas City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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