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$149+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Kansas City (RIC - 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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — MCI
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$430
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/304:58 pmRIC - MCI
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/25:46 amMCI - RIC
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/78:10 pmRIC - MCI
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1111:00 amMCI - RIC
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:58 pmRIC - MCI
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/184:45 pmMCI - RIC
1 stop24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:35 amRIC - MCI
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:40 pmMCI - RIC
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/314:55 pmRIC - MCI
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/42:35 pmMCI - RIC
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 7/186:00 amRIC - MCI
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sun 7/205:44 pmMCI - RIC
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/29$359

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

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RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

4:58 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Kansas City

Mon 6/2

5:46 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$211

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/7

8:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 6/11

11:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$284

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/14

4:58 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Kansas City

Sun 5/18

4:45 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$319

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/31

6:35 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Kansas City

Mon 8/4

5:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$351

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/31

4:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 8/4

2:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$356

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Kansas City

Sun 7/20

5:44 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$359

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

4:39 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$149

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/16

4:58 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$165

RichmondKansas City

RIC - MCI

RICMCI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

10:45 am-9:43 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$260

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Kansas City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Kansas City

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Kansas City is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Richmond 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 RIC to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Richmond to Kansas City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,956 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $211, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Richmond to Kansas City and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $284 and $351, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $165 and $260 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Richmond 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Kansas City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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