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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:49 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Houston takes 2h 14m, 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 Kansas City to Houston range from $330 to $524, with an average of $393 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 79% above the $393 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $404 for nonstop.

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 Kansas City to Houston flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, 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 $151 to $938. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Kansas City to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Kansas City to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $533, a difference of $150.

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 Kansas City and Houston. 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 16m, compared with 4h 49m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 10h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; 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 Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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