$83+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO - MCI)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCI
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kansas CityExplore 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 29, 2026.
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 29, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1612:00 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Tue 10/208:43 pm -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Sun 10/1110:19 pm -
1 stop11h 39m
Fri 10/168:43 pm -
1 stop16h 22m
Deal found 9/26![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Mon 10/127:13 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 10/181:37 pm -
1 stop20h 36m
Deal found 9/25![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/126:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
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1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 9/25![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:19 pm -
2 stops19h 29m
Tue 10/278:43 pm -
2 stops21h 19m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Fri 11/66:02 pm -
2 stops23h 45m
Sun 11/88:43 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 9/25![Frontier logo]()
$336
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Mon 11/166:02 pm -
2 stops23h 45m
Fri 11/208:29 pm -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 9/26![Frontier logo]()
$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 11/206:15 am -
1 stop11h 19m
Wed 12/28:29 pm -
2 stops26h 31m
Deal found 9/27![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/215:48 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Sat 10/248:43 pm -
2 stops15h 11m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:14 am -
2 stops8h 33m
Mon 11/28:43 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:03 am -
2 stops14h 56m
Sun 10/258:43 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$342
Best flights from San Francisco to Kansas CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/1711:35 am -
Nonstop3h 32m
Wed 12/27:00 am -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 10/227:03 am -
2 stops14h 56m
Mon 10/266:14 pm -
1 stop7h 12m
Deal found 9/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Wed 1/279:30 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Wed 2/1710:10 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 33m
Thu 12/105:19 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 9/27![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Mon 11/27:04 am -
2 stops10h 39m
Wed 11/410:29 am -
2 stops13h 23m
Deal found 9/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sun 11/224:51 pm -
Nonstop3h 24m
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Tue 11/177:04 am -
2 stops10h 39m
Wed 12/212:00 pm -
2 stops12h 53m
Deal found 9/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 1/164:01 pm -
2 stops24h 12m
Sat 1/2312:16 pm -
2 stops12h 40m
Deal found 9/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sat 12/264:17 pm -
Nonstop3h 27m
Fri 1/15:13 pm -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Sat 1/162:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 27m
Sat 1/235:05 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 9/26![United Airlines logo]()
$469
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City. Data last updated September 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Kansas City. Data last updated September 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/1010:53 am -
Nonstop3h 31m
Sat 10/178:15 am -
Nonstop3h 52m
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Sun 10/1110:19 pm -
1 stop11h 39m
Fri 10/168:43 pm -
1 stop16h 22m
Deal found 9/26![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Mon 10/127:13 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 10/181:37 pm -
1 stop20h 36m
Deal found 9/25![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/126:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Mon 10/198:43 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 9/25![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1612:00 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Tue 10/208:43 pm -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/2010:53 am -
Nonstop3h 31m
Tue 10/277:00 am -
Nonstop4h 02m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/215:48 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Sat 10/248:43 pm -
2 stops15h 11m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:19 pm -
2 stops19h 29m
Tue 10/278:43 pm -
2 stops21h 19m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:03 am -
2 stops14h 56m
Sun 10/258:43 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$342
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 10/299:14 am -
2 stops8h 33m
Mon 11/28:43 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$339
One-way flights from San Francisco to Kansas CitySearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2412:00 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/1012:20 pm -
1 stop5h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/312:20 pm -
1 stop5h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$85
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/277:25 pm -
2 stops22h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/26:02 pm -
2 stops23h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Fri 10/237:13 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Frontier logo]()
$99
Find 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 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $330 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $83 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $496 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
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 San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Thu 10/22
4:15 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop3h 37m
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
Sat 10/24
10:53 am-4:24 pm
Nonstop3h 31m
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
Fri 11/27
11:33 am-5:07 pm
Nonstop3h 34m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$184
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Wed 2/3
8:40 am-6:00 pm
2 stops7h 20m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$187
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Thu 2/11
10:30 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop3h 30m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$204
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Wed 12/23
2:20 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$214
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
6:28 pm-9:19 am
1 stop12h 51m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$222
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Tue 11/24
4:51 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop3h 24m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$224
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Fri 10/30
6:28 pm-9:19 am
1 stop12h 51m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$231
San FranciscoKansas City
SFO San Francisco - MCI Kansas City
SFOMCI
San Francisco
Wed 2/3
2:00 pm-7:27 pm
Nonstop3h 27m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$232
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
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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 70 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 $594). 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 29, 2026.
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 15% versus a flight in the morning.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kansas City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Kansas City on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $451.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 29m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.
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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 29, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kansas City
Discover the top 7 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$294 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$324 | Average$503 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$333 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$348 | Average$573 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$372 | Average$548 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |