What percentage of Kansas City to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 9.7% of flights from Kansas City to San Francisco have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover. The majority of routes on this path historically include at least one stop. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route.

What's the flight time from Kansas City to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Kansas City to San Francisco has a median duration of 4 hours and 14 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 46 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 2408 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Kansas City to San Francisco flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco have been frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Setting a price alert can help travelers stay informed about potential price drops. Given the historical frequency of deals, an alert could assist in securing a more favorable price.

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Kansas City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Kansas City to San Francisco, the month of August stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of $239. Other cost-effective options include December and January, both showing a median fare of $289. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco typically range from $284 to $520, with a median price of $314. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering how long is the flight from Kansas City to San Francisco, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 8h 35m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with a typical connecting flight involving 1 stopover.

The distance between Kansas City and San Francisco is approximately 2408 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to San Francisco

Regular price: $230 - $421

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is between $230 and $421. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 5.

now $207

Low $230

High $421

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

Cheapest

Flights from $239

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $531

Jan

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Direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$377

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$381

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$387

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$456

$381

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$402

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$365

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$455 → $377

17%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$458 → $381

17%

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$463 → $387

16%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$456 → $381

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco

Kansas City - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to San Francisco are at $207, below the typical level of $278.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco, with a median price of $239.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 8h 35m

Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco typically take 8h 35m, covering a distance of 2408 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 9.7% direct flights historically, and typically 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Kansas City to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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 an extensive domestic network and many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$253

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $299. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $430, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $614. Planning your purchase within this timeframe can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco has historically been considered to be $284 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $314. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares observed at $520 or less. Comparing offers to the $284 threshold can help identify a favorable deal.

Historically, August, December, and January have been among the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco. The median price in August was $239, while December and January both saw median prices of $289. The annual median price for this route has been $314. Travelers seeking lower fares may find these months more economical.

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Kansas City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to San Francisco

Regular price: $230 - $421

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco is between $230 and $421. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 5.

now $207

Low $230

High $421

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

Cheapest

Flights from $239

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $531

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$377

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$381

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$387

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$456

$381

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$402

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - San Francisco

Kansas City (MCI) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$365

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$455 → $377

17%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$458 → $381

17%

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$463 → $387

16%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$456 → $381

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco