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$122+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO - MCI)

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SFO — MCI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kansas City are usually found in January or July, booked 87 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$239
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$122
(Orbitz)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458
From San Francisco to Kansas City
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 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 June 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1811:20 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:00 amMCI - SFO
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$239
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3110:29 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Wed 8/67:20 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/55:55 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/133:37 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/113:00 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sat 12/65:45 amMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/30$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/56:30 amSFO - MCI
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/215:59 pmMCI - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 9/811:05 amSFO - MCI
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 9/103:05 pmMCI - SFO
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$320

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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

Fri 7/18

11:20 am-12:12 am

1 stop10h 52m

Kansas City

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-7:44 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$239

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

10:29 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 52m

Kansas City

Wed 8/6

7:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$240

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

8:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Kansas City

Fri 12/5

5:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$254

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Kansas City

Sat 9/13

3:37 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$256

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

3:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Kansas City

Wed 12/10

6:15 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$257

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

6:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Kansas City

Thu 8/21

5:59 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$267

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

3:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$320

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

6:37 am-6:23 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$122

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

5:08 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 13m

$129

San FranciscoKansas City

SFO - MCI

SFOMCI

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:25 pm-9:13 am

1 stop7h 48m

$139

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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.

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MCI

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

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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 San Francisco to Kansas City

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kansas City is 87 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 June 30, 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 54% 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 June 29, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kansas City. 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MCI are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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 June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 2 flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, all of which are around 3h 25m 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?

  • 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 $240. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $256, and Delta, from $257. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City for 44% 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 $122. Delta flights start at $129 while deals on United Airlines start at $139 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 Air New Zealand (90%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) and United Airlines (90%).

  • 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 $522, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $184. The most popular route (San Francisco - Kansas City), is priced around $227.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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