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$101+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco (MCI - SFO)

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SFO
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/135:50 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/172:20 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/13$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/131:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Thu 8/2010:35 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/13$318
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/153:11 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/167:17 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 9/35:15 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 9/711:40 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 9/71:38 pm
MCI
-
SFO
2 stops24h 14m
Frontier
Wed 9/97:17 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/12$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/275:13 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 8/318:48 am
SFO
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 9/711:30 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 7/311:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Frontier
Tue 8/411:15 am
SFO
-
MCI
2 stops47h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 7/14$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:29 pm
MCI
-
SFO
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 8/198:48 am
SFO
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 9/192:53 pm
MCI
-
SFO
2 stops10h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/263:03 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop19h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 8/51:45 pm
MCI
-
SFO
2 stops9h 27m
Frontier
Sun 8/910:18 pm
SFO
-
MCI
1 stop16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/13$332

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$402
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 18, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 9/3

5:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

$320

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 9/5

1:43 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

12:45 am-10:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

$325

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 8/27

4:20 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

8:48 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$327
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 11/24

7:00 am-9:02 am

Nonstop4h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

4:45 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$329

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 8/21

3:29 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

8:48 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$329

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sat 9/19

1:34 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops11h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

6:58 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$330

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 11/24

2:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

9:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 05m

$337

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 10/8

7:38 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

12:45 am-10:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

$339

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-9:02 am

Nonstop4h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

11:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$361

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 9/3

11:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

11:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$387

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 $289). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,826 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,792 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 are 4 daily flights to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 3h 51m 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?

    This flight path from Kansas City to San Francisco was viewed by 19 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Kansas City to San Francisco in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31m. 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 $144, 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 $198 and $216, respectively. Frontier is priced at 64% 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 $97. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $124 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: United Airlines (65%), Air New Zealand (65%), Asiana Airlines (35%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is generally $2,453, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $233. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $262 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 $289). Flying from Kansas City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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