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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kansas City to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International

Kansas City to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kansas City to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Kansas City to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$236
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International is $236. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Kansas City to San Francisco International.
United, Air New Zealand and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Kansas City to San Francisco International.
There are 44 flights per week flying from Kansas City to San Francisco International, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • All great adventures start from Kansas City's main airport, Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Explore your options for booking a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from this base.

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport.

  • San Francisco is 2 hours behind Kansas City. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with United at 16:17. Go for the first MCI to SFO departure with United at 06:00 if you want to get going earlier.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Kansas City to SFO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • July is a busy month for traveling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

  • United is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport leaving from MCI.

  • MCI is around 32 kilometers from the center of Kansas City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near Kansas City International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.

  • It typically takes 47 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport. Return flights start from $236. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from Kansas City to SFO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Kansas City to SFO. There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

The best time to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit San Francisco, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.

  • Before booking a flight from Kansas City to SFO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about San Francisco

  • After locking in your flight from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:

  • Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are a couple of leading attractions to put on your San Francisco itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lombard Street.

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