MCI (Kansas City) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 95%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.MCI → SFO
MCI (Kansas City) to SFO (San Francisco)
MCI → SFO on-time performance by month
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This route is usually on time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
United Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 95% vs 82% on time.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 95% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 82%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MCI
81% on timeTSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SFO
80% on timeWhen flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.