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How to get from San Francisco to Kansas City

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 7h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Two tickets from $251.

Flights from San Francisco to Kansas City

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Best fares from San Francisco to Kansas City

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $295 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $405 15 November 2026, UA Cheapest in the next 7 days $295 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $295

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
7h 10m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$251
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,504 mi (2,420 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 10m
with the connection
San Francisco to Denver flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Kansas City flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $500
Via Las Vegas
7h 15m
with the connection
San Francisco to Las Vegas flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Kansas City flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $251
Via Portland
7h 18m
with the connection
San Francisco to Portland flight 50m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Kansas City flight 3h 28m
two ticketsfrom $357
Via Salt Lake City
7h 23m
with the connection
San Francisco to Salt Lake City flight 1h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Salt Lake City to Kansas City flight 2h 27m
Via Phoenix
7h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Phoenix flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Kansas City flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $332

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kansas City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Via Denver: 2h 30m to the connection, 1h 40m after it, about 7h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Kansas City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $251. 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 San Francisco and Kansas City?
Denver (7h 10m total), Las Vegas (7h 15m total), Portland (7h 18m total), Salt Lake City (7h 23m total) and Phoenix (7h 25m total).
How far is Kansas City from San Francisco?
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.