Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Kansas City two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to MCI start at 09:27 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 18:55 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from ten weekly San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to MCI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kansas City (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SFO to MCI flights is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 76.6% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SFO and MCI:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
At the moment, £74 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £161. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SFO to MCI, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MCI:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and explore beyond Kansas City's main sights.
Booking your ride from Kansas City International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
The street address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport is approximately 20 miles from the centre of Kansas City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kansas City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kansas City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MCI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Kansas City, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 300 miles south-west to Oklahoma City to tick off its leading attractions. From Bricktown to Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Omaha is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 170 miles north-west of Kansas City. No journey is complete without seeing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
