Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
A direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 35 minutes. The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which makes it 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Every week, there are 10 flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from SFO to MCI is 18:55 with United Airlines.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.
United Airlines has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to tick off the sights in Kansas City — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
If you want a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between SFO and MCI:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's license or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from SFO to MCI.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is C$188. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$367. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from SFO to MCI, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from SFO to MCI every day.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 47 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MCI:
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
Kansas City International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the center of Kansas City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 22 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kansas City in April.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SFO to MCI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kansas City
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kansas City right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from SFO to MCI:
National WWI Museum and Memorial and Union Station Kansas City are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Kansas City must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Irish Center at Union Station.
Complete your Kansas City trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kansas City International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kansas City.
