United States Β· 1,496 miles (2,407 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI): American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,496 miles (2,407 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Salt Lake City and Sacramento and more.

How many miles SFO to MCI costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to MCI

Book SFO to MCI with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to MCI with one stop

26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 26 in Routes

SFO to MCI: common questions

How many miles does SFO to MCI cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MCI?

American Airlines (oneworld), Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI).

How far is San Francisco from Kansas City by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Kansas City (MCI) are 1,496 miles (2,407 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to MCI award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Kansas City?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC), Sacramento (SMF), Las Vegas (LAS) and Albuquerque (ABQ). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.