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$142 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City

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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Kansas City (HOU-MCI)

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

Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:35 amHOU-MCI
4h 35m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 7:20 pmMCI-HOU
2h 10mnonstop
$301Southwest
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:00 am - 11:35 amHOU-MCI
5h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:21 pmMCI-HOU
5h 21m1 stop
$303Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
American Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 10:42 pmHOU-MCI
4h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 5:59 pmMCI-HOU
4h 15m1 stop
$308American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 11:55 amHOU-MCI
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 9:05 amMCI-HOU
3h 35m1 stop
$311Southwest
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Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 11:25 amHOU-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:15 amMCI-HOU
2h 15mnonstop
$319Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
8:55 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 9:15 amMCI-HOU
2h 10mnonstop
$326Southwest
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Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 10:40 pmHOU-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 7:15 pmMCI-HOU
3h 50m1 stop
$329Southwest
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 10:50 pmHOU-MCI
4h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 9:38 amMCI-HOU
4h 25m1 stop
$347American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
6:33 pm - 11:50 pmHOU-MCI
5h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 4:12 pmMCI-HOU
5h 42m1 stop
$357Delta
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 amHOU-MCI
4h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:55 pmMCI-HOU
4h 01m1 stop
$409American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Use the Hobby Airport app for parking and wait times.
For a quick exit at MCI, use the rideshare zone.
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Cheapest • from $301 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $376
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Cheapest non-stop
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Typical prices: $306-$759
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Kansas City?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kansas City, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport 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 $694 and $376 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $319 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Kansas City

 
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Use the Hobby Airport app to reserve parking, check real-time security wait times, and navigate the terminal efficiently.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Hobby to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Kansas City flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City was $142 for a one-way ticket and $301 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Kansas City are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $357 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $323 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Kansas City?

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Oct 2025SAT - STL
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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.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

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

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

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

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

We were delayed for a “couple of maintenance issues.” They were resolved rather quickly but a computer glitch caused someone in the airport to have to bring a physical copy of the paperwork so we could leave. I don’t know where they had to drive from to get to our plane but it took forever & we were 1 1/2 hrs late in leaving. The flight itself was fine.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

Because the plane was 90 degrees F, they would not let us board. I wish they had, because it meant we were delayed. It's Texas, of course it's hot. We would have survived.

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.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

Unfortunately, spirits crew had us boarding and parking the plane often, would wait long periods of time before allowing the people attending the flight on the plane to know what was going on this caused for my plane to not only get diverted but then canceled at an airport 2 hours away and basically stranded with charter buses MAYBE being hired. I was left with no choice but to stay overnight and use a comp room in Altantic City to then arrive home the next day. This trip was the first time seeing my partner since he joined the Air Force and this stressful ride caused unwarranted tears on what was supposed to be an east flight home. I understand weather is unpredictable but to have passengers deboard to then reboard an hour later to taxi on the runway for another hour to then basically leave an entire fight stranded. I waited almost 30 minutes at the airport and not one employee could tell me about a charter bus so I had to leave and make accommodations to stay overnight and get a ride home.

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

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

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