Award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco
Award space from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Kansas City (MCI) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on MCI–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on MCI–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,000 pts + $5.60
- MCI–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- MCI–SFO · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on MCI–SFO: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 19,000 points + $13.96 with Virgin Australia Velocity on MCI–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, first class started at 25,000 miles + $5.60, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (10,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco on points: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MCI–SFO (seen on 17 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | MCI–SFO | 17 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | MCI–SFO | 329 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.40 | MCI–SFO | 10 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | MCI–SFO | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.08 | MCI–SFO | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | MCI–SFO | 214 |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,250 pts + $31.70 | MCI–SFO | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MCI–SFO (seen on 17 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Kansas City (MCI)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,476–1,495 miles (2,375–2,406 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Kansas City (MCI) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates | 56,250 pts + $31.70Flying Blue · 1 date | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates |
| Kansas City (MCI) to San Jose (SJC) | 19,000 pts + $13.96Velocity · 73 dates | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco
- Economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 17 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 17 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MCI–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MCI–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MCI–SFO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.49 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MCI–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,250 pts + $31.70 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MCI–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MCI–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MCI–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 points + $33.40 via Air Canada Aeroplan on MCI–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop space via Virgin Australia Velocity.
Best months to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 56,250 pts + $31.70 (1 date)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
In economy, MCI–SFO with 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Kansas City (MCI) and San Francisco had award space?
MCI–SFO (economy, business class and first class) and MCI–SJC (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 15:46 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 00:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 17 dates, first class 17 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 10 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 7 dates, business class 1 date); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 214 dates, first class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points + $33.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (10,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.40 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.40). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (8 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.