Award flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)
Award space from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Kansas City (MCI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–MCI (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–MCI (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
- SFO–MCI · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–MCI · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–MCI: 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 SJC–MCI. 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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) on points: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–MCI (seen on 21 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–MCI (seen on 21 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.
San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Kansas City (MCI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), 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 Kansas City (MCI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Kansas City (MCI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI) | 19,000 pts + $13.96Velocity · 133 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, San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)
- Economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 21 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 21 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–MCI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–MCI | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MCI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MCI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 1 stop | 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 19,000 points + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on SFO–MCI, which showed nonstop space there on 146 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop space via American Airlines AAdvantage.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) 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 | First |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 29,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + $11.20 (31 dates)Atmos | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)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 | 25,000 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 (3 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
In economy, SFO–MCI 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 San Francisco and Kansas City (MCI) had award space?
SFO–MCI (economy and first class) and SJC–MCI (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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 24, 2026, 17:22 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 21 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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 21 dates, first class 21 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first class 326 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 209 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 19,000 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (10,000 miles + $5.60) to $9.40 with Velocity (19,000 points + $9.40). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI) 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 (9 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (9 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 San Francisco to Kansas City (MCI)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. 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.