San Francisco to Kansas City (SFO–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–MKC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,503 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MKC | OAK→MKC | SJC→MKC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 2h 53m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MKC: 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–MKC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MKC
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MKC is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,503 miles (2,418 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).