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$61 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Kansas City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$128
Overall average: $329
Frontier
Fri 1/23Sun 1/25
IAH - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$289
Typical prices: $505-$837
United Airlines
Wed 1/7Wed 1/14
IAH - MCI • Non-stop
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Southwest's two free checked bags suit extra luggage.
HOU is compact and easy to navigate with short lines.
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Kansas City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston 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 Houston to Kansas City

Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 11:50 am
IAH
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MCI
5h 45m1 stop
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11:00 am - 5:10 pm
MCI
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IAH
6h 10m1 stop
$128Frontier
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:05 am - 11:50 am
IAH
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MCI
5h 45m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 10:53 pm
MCI
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IAH
10h 08m1 stop
$129Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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4:35 pm - 10:31 am
IAH
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MCI
17h 56m1 stop
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8:26 pm - 7:36 pm
MCI
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IAH
23h 10m1 stop
$151Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 16
Frontier Logo
10:25 am - 7:26 pm
IAH
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MCI
9h 01m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:27 pm - 12:35 am
MCI
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IAH
28h 08m1 stop
$155Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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10:28 pm - 11:55 am
IAH
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MCI
13h 27m1 stop
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11:06 am - 5:00 pm
MCI
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IAH
5h 54m1 stop
$162Frontier
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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6:35 am - 7:42 pm
IAH
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MCI
13h 07m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 10:33 am
MCI
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IAH
21h 48m1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
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8:40 pm - 10:40 pm
HOU
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MCI
2h 00mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 7:30 pm
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HOU
2h 10mnonstop
$300Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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11:09 am - 4:57 pm
HOU
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MCI
5h 48m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:33 pm
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HOU
6h 33m1 stop
$309Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
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9:25 am - 11:25 am
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MCI
2h 00mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 7:15 pm
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HOU
5h 50m1 stop
$310Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 31
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5:45 am - 12:44 pm
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MCI
6h 59m1 stop
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8:05 am - 4:10 pm
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8h 05m1 stop
$320Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Kansas City flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Kansas City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Houston to Kansas City costs $311 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Kansas City (MCI). However, over the past month, flights between Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and Kansas City (MCI) were, on average, 4% cheaper than other Houston-Kansas City routes. The most popular route is between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Kansas City (MCI).

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Kansas City on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Kansas City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston 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 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 to Kansas City is August, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $569 and $376 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston 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 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 to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Kansas City

 
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Airports
IAH

IAH offers free Wi-Fi across all terminals, making it convenient for business travelers needing connectivity before departure.

HOU

HOU is compact and easy to navigate, with short security lines and a user-friendly app for real-time updates and parking reservations.

MCI

At MCI, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are convenient for quick access to Kansas City, especially with luggage.

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Cheapest flight$61
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Houston to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Kansas City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Kansas City was $61 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Kansas City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Kansas City?

    There are 2 airports in Houston (Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl.) and only 1 airport in Kansas City (Kansas City). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Houston George Bush Airport to Kansas City flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston 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 to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston 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 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Kansas City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Kansas City.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Kansas City

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Houston

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
DAL - LAX
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Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

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.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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