Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco (MKC - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$421	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to San Francisco is currently $421
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is currently $498

Fastest flight	3 hr 49 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Francisco takes 3 hr 49 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–310
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–380

Popular airlines from Kansas City to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $310–610

7 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - SFO Every day

734 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $354

Typical price: $325–640

640 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $285–690

295 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day
American

from $349

Typical price: $320–680

293 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $437

Typical price: $325–720

42 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $205–520

27 weekly connecting flights

MCI - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $354, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $437, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 49 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 734 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 640 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 295 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 293 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 27 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $354, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $437, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.

United flies direct from Kansas City to San Francisco.

There are 7 United direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Francisco at price $421 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Kansas City to San Francisco.

There are 7 United direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Francisco start at $329 from Fri, Jul 17 to Fri, Jul 24 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Francisco start at $498 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and San Francisco start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and San Francisco starts at $421 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and San Francisco at price $421 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.