Kansas City

$137+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCI
May 23 — May 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Kansas City are usually found in September or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Kansas City

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 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Mon 5/112:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/176:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Tue 5/192:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
2 stops20h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/116:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Thu 5/142:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/76:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Wed 5/132:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Tue 5/122:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
2 stops32h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/282:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:15 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Wed 5/62:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Fri 5/152:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:30 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Fri 5/152:34 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:59 pm
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:24 pm
MCI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:15 am
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Thu 4/302:15 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/118:56 pm
LAX
-
MCI
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Mon 6/151:45 pm
MCI
-
LAX
1 stop21h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$261

Find 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$137
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Kansas City flights.
From Riverside to Kansas City
One-way flight from Riverside to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

6:46 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

4:09 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$365

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Kansas City

Tue 5/26

7:26 am-9:06 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$375

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Kansas City

Sat 6/20

7:55 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$407

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

9:30 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 8/16

3:45 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$470

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

5:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$470

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

7:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 8/30

8:40 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$480

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

6:46 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 5/11

7:26 am-9:06 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$514

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/14

3:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 45m

Kansas City

Wed 6/17

8:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$517

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

9:30 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Kansas City

Wed 8/26

5:40 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$529
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKansas City

LAX - MCI

LAXMCI

Los Angeles

Thu 7/23

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 7/27

10:55 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$533

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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

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 23, 2026.

When flying from Riverside to Kansas City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the morning.

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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 23, 2026.

The most flights from R1V to MCI are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riverside to Kansas City?

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 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Riverside to Kansas City. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 9 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?

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Kansas City?

    A quick flight from Riverside to Kansas City can take about 4h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. There are 1360 mi between Riverside and Kansas City. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $56. Frontier flights start at $72 while deals on Delta start at $108 one-way.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), United Airlines (100%) or Virgin Atlantic (88%) 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 $471 for a flight from Riverside to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $186 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Kansas City) is currently priced at $223.

  • 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Riverside to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$121Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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