Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco two hours behind Kansas City.
Flights from MCI to SFO start at 06:00 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:17 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCI to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MCI to SFO flights, with 69.47% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCI and SFO:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
54 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from 108 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from MCI to SFO, book your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
81.34% of flights leaving Kansas City International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MCI.
To reach Kansas City International Airport from central Kansas City, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCI to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.
