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8:38 pm - 10:29 pmMCI-SFO
27h 51m1 stop
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6:34 am - 5:55 pmSFO-MCI
9h 21m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 22
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3:01 pm - 12:16 amMCI-SFO
11h 15m1 stop
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6:29 am - 1:48 pmSFO-MCI
5h 19m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 12:16 amMCI-SFO
11h 15m1 stop
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6:29 am - 1:48 pmSFO-MCI
5h 19m1 stop
$147Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 12:16 amMCI-SFO
11h 15m1 stop
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10:49 am - 1:48 pmSFO-MCI
24h 59m1 stop
$154Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 12:16 amMCI-SFO
11h 15m1 stop
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6:29 am - 1:48 pmSFO-MCI
5h 19m1 stop
$155Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Southwest Logo
7:40 pm - 11:05 pmMCI-SFO
5h 25m1 stop
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5:30 am - 1:15 pmSFO-MCI
5h 45m1 stop
$183Southwest
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 12:20 pmMCI-SFO
7h 15m2 stops
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5:30 am - 1:15 pmSFO-MCI
5h 45m1 stop
$188Southwest
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
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8:38 pm - 12:14 amMCI-SFO
5h 36m1 stop
Logo
8:00 am - 2:00 pmSFO-MCI
28h 00m1 stop
$191
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
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5:57 pm - 8:48 amMCI-SFO
16h 51m1 stop
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6:34 am - 7:53 pmSFO-MCI
11h 19m1 stop
$196
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 20
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5:35 pm - 7:40 pmMCI-SFO
4h 05mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 8:56 amSFO-MCI
8h 16m1 stop
$226United Airlines
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Frontier flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Kansas City to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 17
MCI8:38 pmKansas City
27h 51m
1 stop
SFO10:29 pmSan Francisco
Oct 22
SFO6:34 amSan Francisco
9h 21m
1 stop
MCI5:55 pmKansas City
$144
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Frontier
Oct 3
MCI3:01 pmKansas City
11h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:16 amSan Francisco
Oct 6
SFO6:29 amSan Francisco
5h 19m
1 stop
MCI1:48 pmKansas City
$145
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Frontier
Oct 3
MCI3:01 pmKansas City
11h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:16 amSan Francisco
Oct 6
SFO6:29 amSan Francisco
5h 19m
1 stop
MCI1:48 pmKansas City
$147
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Alaska Airlines flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Kansas City to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 23
MCI7:00 amKansas City
12h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco
Oct 7
SFO11:22 amSan Francisco
10h 37m
1 stop
MCI11:59 pmKansas City
$450
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 27
MCI3:37 pmKansas City
18h 27m
2 stops
SFO8:04 amSan Francisco
Sep 30
SFO9:04 amSan Francisco
10h 08m
2 stops
MCI9:12 pmKansas City
$458
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 23
MCI7:00 amKansas City
12h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco
Oct 7
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
13h 59m
2 stops
MCI11:59 pmKansas City
$470
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
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Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 10/17

8:38 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop27h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:34 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$144

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:29 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$145

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

6:29 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$147

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

3:01 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

10:49 am-1:48 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$154

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:29 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$155

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$183

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$188

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

8:38 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$191

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

5:57 pm-8:48 am

1 stop16h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

6:34 am-7:53 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$196

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

Fri 11/7

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

10:40 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 16m

$226

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $342.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Kansas City to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $745. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,117.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Kansas City to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $348. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,011.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Kansas City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $377 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Kansas City for as low as $307 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kansas City to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kansas City to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Kansas City to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Kansas City to San Francisco flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Kansas City to San Francisco (MCI to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$358

Fastest flight time

3h 47m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Kansas City in the past 72 hours is $358. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $631.
The fastest flight from Kansas City to San Francisco takes 3h 47m
Direct flights go from Kansas City to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Kansas City to San Francisco by plane?

    A flight from Kansas City to San Francisco will travel around 1502.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kansas City Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Kansas City to San Francisco?

  • What is the most popular airline from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Best airlines flying from Kansas City to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Kansas City to San Francisco with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $222Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $317Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $324Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Kansas City to San Francisco

    Southwest flies from Kansas City to San Francisco around 3 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Kansas City to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $324 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $435 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Kansas City to San Francisco

    Another popular option for Kansas City to San Francisco flights is United Airlines (7.4/10, 8,929 ratings). United Airlines flies from Kansas City to San Francisco around 7 times per week, with deals starting from $317 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $570.

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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to San Francisco from Kansas City.

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Francisco from Kansas City which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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