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Cheapest round-trip
$162
Typical prices: $266-$667
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MCI - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$271
Typical prices: $312-$620
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Sat 7/25Sat 8/1
MCI - IAH • Non-stop
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Shortest trip • 4h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl (MCI-IAH)

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

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:17 pm - 11:27 am
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17h 10m
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6:00 am - 10:41 am
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28h 41m
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$162Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 1
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13h 13m
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6:18 am - 5:10 pm
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10h 52m
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$163Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:17 pm - 11:27 am
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17h 10m
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8:02 pm - 5:10 pm
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21h 08m
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$164Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:26 am - 7:20 am
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19h 54m
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4:32 pm - 10:41 am
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18h 09m
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$165Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
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6:07 pm - 7:20 am
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13h 13m
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10:53 am - 5:10 pm
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6h 17m
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$171Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 8
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13h 13m
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6:13 am - 5:10 pm
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10h 57m
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$172Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
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6:07 pm - 10:03 am
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15h 56m
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8:02 pm - 5:10 pm
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21h 08m
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$173Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 27
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13h 13m
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6:00 am - 5:10 pm
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11h 10m
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$174Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:17 pm - 7:20 am
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13h 03m
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6:00 am - 5:10 pm
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$175Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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13h 03m
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8:02 pm - 5:10 pm
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21h 08m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport departing in August.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is October, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $657 and $545 respectively.

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

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 $395 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $81 for a one-way ticket and $162 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Houston George Bush Airport, also known as Houston George Bush Intcntl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Houston are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $427 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 $375 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and IAH 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $231 or less one-way and $551 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Houston George Bush Airport?

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston. 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 Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl? 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.
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The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

4.0 OkayPrincess, Jun 2026
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The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Flight was canceled 12 hours before take-off due to “weather”

Older plane. Food was really bad, almost not worth the effort. Huge difference with European based airlines.

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Two flight changes before the scheduled flight. On the day of the flight, the flight was delayed, which caused the connecting flight to be missed. Then, I was directed to another airport (CUN) and traveled to Tulum. American gave a $12 voucher for lunch. The least expensive item on the menu at a Mexican restaurant was $9.99. Driving to Tulum was a bad auto crash, and traffic was delayed two-plus hours. The bottom line is that we should have been at the hotel at noon, but it ended up at 11:30 PM.

More room. International flight - by the time you put your purse and shoes under the seat in front of you, add in the pillow and blanket they give you- makes for tight fit.

First time flying internationally with AA and probably my last. Not military friendly at all. Didn't allow free checked bag for military family members (dependents) on orders like other airlines. We were charged $100 for baggage weight overage (5 lbs!)even though we had military orders allowing us extra.. Didn’t allow military members to board early. Inefficient and long wait time to board. Seats are smaller and more uncomfortable than other airlines.. no drink service for over 7 hrs of flight! After initial meal was served, the crew never offered a snack or drinks until the breakfast's was served 1 1/2 hrs before landing. Overall expensive and poor experience for the entire flight.

Awful. We had an 8 hour mechanical delay- no vouchers and no kind/courtesy/professional representatives in the entire airport. Not only was it a terrible experience for both my 7 year old and myself, I still have not heard back from American about how they’re going to correct it- I’ve sent 2 or 3 emails about our experience- which was just awful. Not to mention according to national traveling laws, we should be reimbursed… but of course they’re not responding.

Overall it was good but not great. The aircraft was an old and seats didn’t recline in business class unless you kept playing around with it.

The plane was subbed for another last minute, the gate was changed last minute. Could live with that but we boarded and there was a delay which totaled an hour in the end. There was a technical issue which meant wheels needed to remain out for ten mins after take off. My USB phone charger was broken as was the headphone jack which meant I could t enjoy the IFE and could use my phone after a few hours. Even the map function on the plane failed to work after a few hours.

The flight was delayed and we were told the airplane is on its way to the gate from the hangar. We were told this for 2 hours and the flight was continually delayed in ~30 minute increments. Then we ended up having a new airplane. The issue wasn’t clearly communicated and it left everyone feeling confused about when we would actually be leaving. Whenever they communicated a new boarding time it felt arbitrary and random. The boarding process was a mess and disorganized, which made it last longer than necessary. Landing was rough. Seats were uncomfortable.

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.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

The worst service , the agents from the counter are really bad . Poor customer service . They didnt help me to get in the flight . I was on line when they close the flight without telling and I couldn’t board the plane . I will like to get my money back ey back because it was their fault. Really bad management , bad manners, bad additud

Very delayed with little to no communication from the captain or flight crew. All announcements made were not audibly understood by passengers. Very poor communication. After arrival it took approximately 20 minutes to get a jet bridge to the plane.

I fly Frontier often and generally don't have any issues. For some reason, the Denver to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) flight always needs to wait on the tarmac in Houston because a gate is not available after landing. I've been stuck for as little as 15 minutes and as much as a little over an hour. I know only fly the Frontier Denver to IAH route when there is not an available flight to Houston Hobby (HOU).

Terrible Y lost my connection to Mexico, nobody of your company help me And y pay a lot of money for my baggage Until now I continue in the Houston airport I vneed you return my money

Everything was good, 20/30 minutes late waiting on a crew member. It’s hard to keep employees. Or serious employees I know. I remember one flight from Houston of Frontiers was almost 18 hours late. And another 4 hours late very poor. But I would rather be late and safe than the on the news. Thank you.

Good - Leg spar, cleanliness, and on time performance. Bad - No snacks and entertainment.

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