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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $315-$500
United Airlines
Mon 10/8Wed 10/10
MCI - IAH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $161-$382
Southwest
Sat 10/13
MCI - HOU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 11m
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Cheapest • 2% average savings
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston (MCI-HOU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Houston

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
7:40 pm - 9:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 00mnonstop
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10:35 pm - 12:35 amHOU  Houston Hobby-MCI Kansas City
2h 00mnonstop
$217Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4
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5:45 am - 7:50 amMCI  Kansas City-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
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9:05 am - 11:05 amHOU  Houston Hobby-MCI Kansas City
2h 00mnonstop
$217Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
8:22 am - 10:31 amMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 09mnonstop
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8:19 pm - 10:35 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
2h 16mnonstop
$217United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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8:30 am - 10:47 amMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 17mnonstop
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8:19 pm - 10:30 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
2h 11mnonstop
$217United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:32 pm - 9:35 amMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:05 am - 9:45 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
16h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$222Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
8:32 pm - 9:35 amMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
5:05 am - 9:45 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
16h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$223Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:57 am - 11:01 amMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
4h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 11:37 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
4h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$237American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 7:26 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 11:23 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MCI Kansas City
4h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$237American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
4:23 pm - 11:03 pmMCI  Kansas City-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:09 am - 1:34 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-MCI Kansas City
7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
4:23 pm - 11:03 pmMCI  Kansas City-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:12 am - 4:26 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-MCI Kansas City
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Houston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Kansas City to Houston with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Houston start at $217. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $315 to $500. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $217 on United Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Houston, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Houston?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Houston at $337 round-trip.
  • June ($480) and March ($455) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Kansas City to Houston the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Houston are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Houston

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on IAH and MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Kansas City to Houston flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kansas City to Houston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to Houston flights?

    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.

  • What airlines are available from Kansas City to Houston?

    2 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Houston?

    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).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to Houston flights?

    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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Houston?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to Houston?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $396 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Houston pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Kansas City to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Kansas City to Houston spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Houston flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Houston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Houston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:41 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 11m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Houston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 72% above the route average of $386. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Houston?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Houston takes 2h 11m, covering 660 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to Houston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,026. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Houston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Houston?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 33m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 10h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What car rental options are available in Houston?

    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
    · Hertz
    · Thrifty

    Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Alamo
    · Hertz
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Houston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Houston range from $315 to $500, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Houston flights?

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

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Houston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $360 - about $118 less than Monday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Houston trip for October. Fares historically average $337 round-trip in that month - typically $143 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $224 round-trip on this route - about $173 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

    Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

    · Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental

    Near Houston Hobby Airport

    · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport
    · Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
    · TownePlace Suites by Marriott Houston Hobby Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Houston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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