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August 31 - September 21
MCI - San Francisco
$235
$229
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August 3 - August 5
MCI - San Francisco
$280
$237
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August 17 - August 22
MCI - San Francisco
$274
$240
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August 18 - August 22
MCI - San Francisco
$278
$240
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August 3 - August 11
MCI - San Francisco
$250
$243
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July 11 - July 12
MCI - San Francisco
$314
$250
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August 16 - August 23
MCI - San Francisco
$265
$251
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July 3 - July 8
MCI - San Francisco
$314
$254
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July 1 - July 4
MCI - San Francisco
$346
$256
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July 9 - July 13
MCI - San Francisco
$322
$257
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Insights for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from Kansas City to San Francisco
Regular price: $202 - $399
Prices for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $202 and $399. The current lowest deal is $229 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 31 to September 21.
now $229
Low $202
High $399
The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco
The cheapest month to fly from MKC to SFO is August, with a median price of $239. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $531. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.
August
Flights from $239
July
Flights from $531
Direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to San Francisco
Wed, Jun 24
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$366
$340
One-way
Sat, Jun 27
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$355
$281
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$346
$256
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$327
$275
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$344
$287
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
MCI - San Francisco
Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$344
$287
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco
Jul 1 - Jul 4
$346 → $256
26%
Jun 27 - Jun 30
$355 → $281
21%
Jul 3 - Jul 6
$333 → $261
22%
Jul 9 - Jul 13
$322 → $257
20%
Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco
Kansas City - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares near the typical level
Recent fares are near the typical level, with 4% of deals historically considered good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
August is historically cheapest at $239
Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $239.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights typically 8h 35m
The typical flight duration for connecting flights is 8 hours and 35 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.6% of deals being direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals for this route appear frequently, with more than one deal per day historically.
Kansas City main airports to depart from
Kansas City International (MCI)
Kansas City International Airport offers flights to San Francisco, providing a convenient departure option.
📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$229
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$229
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and BART public transit access.
📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$282
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major alternative serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays.
📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$273
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a robust alternative for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.
📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$208
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.
📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$401
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a relaxed environment.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$328
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$947
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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$973
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San Francisco, United States
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$973
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,286
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$1,335
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