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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

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 1:30 pmHOU-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 6:25 pmMCI-HOU
2h 05mnonstop
$283Southwest
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
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10:20 pm - 12:15 amHOU-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 3:25 pmMCI-HOU
2h 05mnonstop
$291Southwest
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 amHOU-MCI
5h 30m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 6:25 pmMCI-HOU
2h 05mnonstop
$293Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 1:30 pmHOU-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 8:30 pmMCI-HOU
5h 05m2 stops
$298Southwest
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:00 pmHOU-MCI
8h 00m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 9:46 pmMCI-HOU
6h 51m1 stop
$303Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 10:26 amHOU-MCI
4h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 9:38 amMCI-HOU
4h 25m1 stop
$310American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:50 pmHOU-MCI
6h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 9:41 amMCI-HOU
4h 26m1 stop
$311American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 10:50 pmHOU-MCI
4h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:11 pm - 3:56 pmMCI-HOU
3h 45m1 stop
$338American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:08 pmHOU-MCI
7h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:27 pmMCI-HOU
6h 27m1 stop
$370Delta
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 3
Delta Logo
6:37 pm - 11:44 pmHOU-MCI
5h 07m1 stop
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5:39 pm - 10:37 pmMCI-HOU
4h 58m1 stop
$437Delta
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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 $283 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $305
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HOU - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
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Typical prices: $161-357
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Sat 10/18
HOU - MCI • Non-stop
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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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For a quick exit, use the rideshare zone at MCI, located to the right in the middle lane outside arrivals.

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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 Sunday 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 November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $694 and $405 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 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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 $283 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.

  • 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 $360 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 $409 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 $94 or less one-way and $269 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

 
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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
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8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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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

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

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.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

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.

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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