Kansas City to San Francisco (MKC–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,503 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

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Kansas City to San Francisco
Route information for MKC to SFO.
2 Airlines 1,503 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind

MKC–SFO had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,503 miles in 4h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → SFO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
SFO → MKC
13%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
13%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric MKC→SFO MCI→SFO SGF→SFO
Distance from MKC 14 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 28 2
Flight time 4h 3h 52m 3h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,503 mi / 2,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

MKC–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,503 mi / 2,418 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,503 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MKC to SFO: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SFO to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, SGF and LNK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKC to SFO

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKC to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to SFO is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,503 miles (2,418 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Springfield (SGF) and Lincoln (LNK).