Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Kansas City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Kansas City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Kansas City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SFO - MCI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SFO - MCI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
SFO - MCI
Economy | 1 Stop
From 14,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
SFO - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
SFO - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-05
SFO - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.5
San Francisco to Kansas City flight facts
Distance
1,495 mi
2,406 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Kansas City · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Kansas City · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Kansas City · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Omaha · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights San Francisco - Des Moines · Des Moines is 164 mi from Kansas City
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Kansas City
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - MCI
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Kansas City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Kansas City.
San Francisco and Kansas City are about 1,495 miles (2,406 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,495-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kansas City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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