San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,495 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 9 | 320, 738 | 3h38-3h50 | Star Alliance | EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kansas City from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MCI | STS→MCI | SMF→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 66 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 38m | 2h 4m | 3h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Kansas City.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MCI
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MCI ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,495 miles (2,406 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS) and Sacramento (SMF).