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$89+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco (MCI - SFO)

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MCI — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/298:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$363
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$383
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Thu 1/111:20 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop29h 39mFrontier
Sat 1/310:41 amSFO - MCI
2 stops31h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$420
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$434
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$442
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/308:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Fri 1/26:24 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$447
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - MCI
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$462

Find flight deals from Kansas City to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$497
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-San Francisco flights.
From Kansas City to San Francisco
One-way flight from Kansas City to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

8:31 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:58 am-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$217

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

11:00 am-9:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:48 am-6:31 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$217

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

8:23 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

8:58 am-7:26 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$217

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 1/15

8:33 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:12 pm-10:26 am

1 stop9h 14m

$218

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 2/12

5:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

7:50 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$302

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

2:45 pm-9:11 am

2 stops20h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:46 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$303

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Mon 1/12

2:30 pm-9:11 am

2 stops20h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:57 am-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 08m

$303

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

2:45 pm-9:11 am

2 stops20h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:56 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$303

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

2:39 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$305

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 3/6

5:16 pm-9:08 am

1 stop17h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:50 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$307

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

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 Kansas City to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Kansas City-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Kansas City-San Francisco 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 Kansas City to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is 66 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 Kansas City to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $118). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 SFO?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 71% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Frontier can get you from Kansas City to San Francisco in just under 5h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1494 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $76, Frontier will fly you from Kansas City to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $169 and $186, respectively. Frontier is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. American Airlines flights start at $98 while deals on Delta start at $118 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kansas City to San Francisco on time: SkyWest Airlines (90%), United Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is generally $748, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $118). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 Kansas City to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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