Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,499-mile flight takes about 4h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,499 mi · 2,412 km
- Flight time
- 4h 1m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying MCI to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 18,513 | 3h 53m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 11,117 | 4h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to SFO flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 3:29pm and the last at 7:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1649United Airlines | 3:29pm | 5:23pm | 21 | 91% |
| UA 1429United Airlines | 7:59pm | 9:50pm | 10 | 22% |
Is MCI to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 365 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 7pm the least (33%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 365 | 71% | 25 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 106 | 91% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 40 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 85 | 87% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 31 | 74% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 103 | 33% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 1,818 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 1,797 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 2,292 | |
| November 2025 | 32 | 3,261 | |
| December 2025 | 32 | 2,676 | |
| January 2026 | 29 | 1,779 | |
| February 2026 | 29 | 1,762 | |
| March 2026 | 34 | 2,481 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,406 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,702 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 2,966 | |
| July 2026 | 29 | 3,133 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.