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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:03 pm and lands at 11:09 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to San Francisco takes 4h 06m, covering 1,494 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to San Francisco range from $342 to $550, with an average of $434 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $434 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $463 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $2,031. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Kansas City to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Kansas City to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Kansas City to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Kansas City to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $163.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 39m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Without having to rent a vehicle, using the BART, which will take around 1h 36min, is the most efficient method to go from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to City Center Building.

At San Francisco International Airport, you can find the following car rental companies: Ace, Advantage, and Alamo. These businesses may be found on the other side of the airport from the garage.

You may be able to find some quiet and comfort in a corner on the second level behind gates 85-89. This area is located past the exits. When you go through these gates, look for an open staircase, and once you are on the second level, proceed all the way to the end of the corridor; there you will discover a little alcove.

Both covered and uncovered parking spaces, in addition to a free shuttle to and from the airport, are available at the MCI parking lot on Prairie View Road (12060 NW). You may reserve a place for either a short or long period of time at the airport, so choose your parking option accordingly.