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$80+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SFO
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$406
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/77:50 pmMCI - OAK
1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/106:00 amOAK - MCI
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/278:01 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Mon 6/306:37 amSFO - MCI
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/112:32 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/146:30 amSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$209
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:37 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/198:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/266:17 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Sun 8/243:45 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/18$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/41:49 pmMCI - SJC
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/73:26 pmSJC - MCI
3 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$268
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/27:20 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/286:00 amSFO - MCI
2 stops15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$271
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 9/193:37 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/58:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/18$276
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:55 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop8h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/18:00 amSJC - MCI
1 stop6h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/16$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 9/133:45 pmMCI - SJC
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Wed 9/171:55 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/16$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:00 amMCI - SJC
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/1710:06 amSJC - MCI
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 10/182:04 pmMCI - SJC
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2512:17 pmSJC - MCI
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$292

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityOakland

MCI - OAK

MCIOAK

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

7:50 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Oakland

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$175

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 6/27

8:01 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

6:37 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$200

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Fri 7/11

2:32 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San Jose

Mon 7/14

6:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$209

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 9/12

3:37 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$256

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 7/26

6:17 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

10:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$257

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Fri 7/4

1:49 pm-10:06 am

2 stops22h 17m

San Jose

Mon 7/7

3:26 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops27h 03m

$268

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 7/2

7:20 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$271

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Jose

Mon 9/1

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$286

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

San Jose

Sat 9/20

5:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 21m

$287

Kansas CitySan Jose

MCI - SJC

MCISJC

Kansas City

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

10:06 am-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$289

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 MCI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 18, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,507 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 from for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    This flight path from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $123 and $128 on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area are Kansas City - San Francisco, Kansas City - Oakland and Kansas City - San Jose.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (88%), Air New Zealand (88%), SkyWest Airlines( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area is $178. On average you can expect to pay $1,157. The most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $233.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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