How to get from Kansas City to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 7h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. Two tickets from $165.

Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
7h 40m
two tickets, via Denver
$165
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,504 mi (2,420 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
7h 40m
with the connection
Kansas City to Las Vegas flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $238
Via Denver
7h 41m
with the connection
Kansas City to Denver flight 1h 51m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to San Francisco flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $165
Via Los Angeles
8h
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to San Francisco: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
two ticketsfrom $179
Via Phoenix
8h
with the connection
Kansas City to Phoenix flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to San Francisco flight 2h 5m
two ticketsfrom $267
Via Salt Lake City
8h 8m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $595

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to San Francisco?
Via Las Vegas: 3h 5m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 7h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $165. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Kansas City and San Francisco?
Las Vegas (7h 40m total), Denver (7h 41m total), Los Angeles (8h total), Phoenix (8h total) and Salt Lake City (8h 8m total).
How far is San Francisco from Kansas City?
1,504 mi (2,420 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.