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$86+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Kansas City (MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Kansas City are usually found in May or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$86
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$344
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From Riverside to Kansas City
One-way flight from Riverside to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/103:01 pmLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/179:47 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:59 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/99:07 pmMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:37 amLAX - MCI
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Mon 5/128:51 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:30 amLAX - MCI
Nonstop3h 19mDelta
Mon 8/47:00 amMCI - LAX
Nonstop3h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/16$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/281:22 amLAX - MCI
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 amMCI - LAX
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$289
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Thu 9/256:09 pmLAX - MCI
1 stop12h 56mSun Country Air
Sun 9/286:00 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop25h 00mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/17$305
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Wed 5/2812:20 amLAX - MCI
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/35:20 pmMCI - LAX
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$381

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

3:01 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Kansas City

Tue 6/17

9:47 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$153

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

1:59 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

9:07 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$155

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

10:37 am-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Kansas City

Mon 5/12

8:51 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 39m

$198

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

12:59 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 24m

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

5:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

$289

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Fri 6/27

5:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 6/29

7:00 am-8:31 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$328

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

12:20 am-9:04 am

1 stop6h 44m

Kansas City

Tue 6/3

5:20 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$381

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

10:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$86

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

11:45 am-6:52 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$91

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:56 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$128

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

6:15 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$135

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Riverside to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to Kansas City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from R1V to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Riverside to Kansas City have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Riverside?

    For a flight from Riverside to Kansas City, you will be flying into Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Riverside per day. 6 airlines have flights to Kansas City from Riverside on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Riverside to Kansas City flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riverside to Kansas City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $86. Frontier flights start at $88 while deals on Delta start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to Kansas City?

    Consider Southwest (92%), Delta (84%) or Virgin Atlantic (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to Kansas City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Kansas City?

    On average you can expect to pay $267 for a flight from Riverside to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Kansas City) is currently priced at $108.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riverside to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riverside to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riverside to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside to Kansas City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Riverside to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$96Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$190Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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