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$113+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco (MCI - SFO)

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MCI — SFO
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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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 May 19, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Sat 9/126:00 am
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$314
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/42:34 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 27m
Frontier
Mon 6/812:52 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/271:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop13h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Tue 9/156:00 am
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$320
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/201:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Mon 6/299:43 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop13h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Fri 6/56:24 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 33m
Frontier
Tue 6/910:58 pm
SFO
-
MCI
2 stops12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:51 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/221:43 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop8h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Fri 8/141:50 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:20 am
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$330
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/251:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Mon 6/299:43 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop13h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/132:17 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop23h 19m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:17 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/15$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 9/141:50 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Sat 9/266:00 am
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/15$334

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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Frontier)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$420
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. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 8/14

3:29 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

8:48 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$329

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 6/24

4:04 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

5:59 pm-9:22 am

1 stop13h 23m

$329

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 6/25

5:37 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

9:48 am-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$349

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 8/19

2:46 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops10h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

1:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$361

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Mon 6/29

5:50 am-11:20 am

2 stops7h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$388

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 6/13

10:33 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$414
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 9/19

3:29 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

4:45 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$429

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 9/12

5:13 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

8:48 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$435

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 7/10

7:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

12:45 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 18m

$439

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Wed 8/19

3:29 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:30 pm-9:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

$439

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is 61 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $322). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $470). 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 May 19, 2026.

When flying from Kansas City to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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 May 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 3h 50m is how long a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Kansas City to San Francisco in just under 3h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1494 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $120, 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 American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $176 and $216, respectively. Frontier is priced at 68% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Frontier flights start at $100 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 (100%), United Airlines (98%), Air New Zealand (98%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is generally $821, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $279. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $290 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco (average of $322). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $470). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to San Francisco. 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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