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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Kansas City takes 2h 06m, covering 660 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Kansas City range from $335 to $586, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 64% above the $414 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $188 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $429 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Houston to Kansas City flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Kansas City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $166 to $1,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Houston to Kansas City may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Kansas City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Houston to Kansas City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $178.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 16m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 07m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Kansas City flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.