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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City

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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Overall average: $475
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IAH - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $476-$647
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IAH - MCI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City (IAH-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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10:49 am - 2:06 pm
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11:13 am - 10:50 pm
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$160Frontier
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$172Frontier
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$206Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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$216Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Kansas City back to Houston George Bush Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City is August, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $572 and $475 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $513, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City flights

  • Where can I relax as I wait for my flight out of IAH?

    While you wait for your flight to MCI, you can unwind with a relaxing massage at one of the airport massage parlors. These outstanding massage parlors offer deep-tissue massages and are located near the ticketing lobby, opposite the food court, and in Terminals A, B, C, D, and E gated areas. You'll get good value for your money at any of these parlors, as they are all staffed by well-trained professionals who never fail to deliver.

  • Is IAH a pet-friendly airport?

    If you're traveling with a pet and need it to relieve itself before your flight out of IAH, take it to one of the airport's pet relief areas. These pet relief areas can be found in Terminal B near Gate B1, Terminal C opposite Gate C2, Terminal D across from Gate D6, and in Terminal E near Gate E12.

  • Does MCI have any information desks?

    In case you are stranded or need help at MCI, seek assistance from the information desk in the arrivals hall. You can also approach one of the airport ambassadors in red blazers for assistance.

  • How can I get from MCI to downtown Kansas City without a car?

    To travel from MCI to the city center, you can board the Line 229 bus or a taxi. Taking the bus is the cheapest and most recommended option, while taking a taxi is more expensive though relatively faster.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City was $59 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Kansas City?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Kansas City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Kansas City, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Kansas City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $416 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kansas City with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and MCI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kansas City from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $392 or less round-trip.
  • In Houston, you will board your flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). IAH is located about 23 miles north of Downtown Houston and serves as a hub for United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Continental Airlines. Once you get to Kansas City, you will deplane at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), located 15 miles northwest of the city center. The airport serves as a hub for Frontier Airlines, SkyWest, and Republic Airways.
  • You are strongly advised to arrive at IAH at least 2 hours before your flight departure time on the day you are scheduled to fly from IAH to Kansas City. Arriving at the airport this early will give you enough time to check in and pass through the TSA security checkpoints. It will also give you enough time to visit some of the airport's most popular attractions.
  • All airlines that fly from IAH to Kansas City provide wheelchair service to passengers with limited mobility. They all, however, require that disabled travelers in need of the aforementioned services contact them in advance. In this case, you can receive wheelchair services if you notify the airline you intend to fly with of the services you require 48 hours before your flight time.
  • If you need to breastfeed or tend to your baby after landing at IAH, you can do so easily, as this airport has several clean nursing bays. The nursing rooms can be found inside the United Airlines departure lounge as well as in the holding room for American, Allegiant, and Frontier Airlines. The airport also has family washrooms equipped with a space for strollers, charging points, and a lockable door.
  • If you want to rent a car after landing at MCI, go to the ground transportation center near the baggage claim area. Car rental companies such as ACE, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, and Hertz have counters here. A free shuttle service connects their service locations to the airport.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Kansas City

 
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

We lost a day of our vacation because AA did not get the plane to the gate on time. Even though the gate attendant was very clear that it was not weather related, AA would do nothing because there was some snow that day. They basically said the gate attendant was wrong even though she was on the front line of the situation and they were not.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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