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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Overall average: $340
Southwest
Tue 5/5Mon 5/11
MCI - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$289
Typical prices: $303-$465
Southwest
Sat 4/4Sat 4/11
MCI - HOU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Hobby (MCI-HOU)

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

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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8:10 am - 10:10 am
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2h 00mnonstop
$273Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:48 pm - 10:42 pm
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5h 54m
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5:23 pm - 11:50 pm
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6h 27m
1 stop
$277Delta
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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HOU
2h 15mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 10:05 pm
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MCI
4h 35m
1 stop
$283Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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2:33 pm - 7:51 pm
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HOU
5h 18m
1 stop
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6:01 am - 1:43 pm
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7h 42m
1 stop
$285American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 11:35 pm
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6h 05m
2 stops
$288Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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8:10 am - 10:10 am
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2h 00mnonstop
$289Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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11:30 am - 1:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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8:40 am - 12:35 pm
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3h 55m
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$295Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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7:45 am - 12:20 pm
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4h 35m
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2:20 pm - 8:15 pm
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5h 55m
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$298Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 8:35 pm
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4h 15m
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$299Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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8:25 am - 2:55 pm
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6h 30m
2 stops
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2:20 pm - 8:15 pm
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5h 55m
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$303Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Hobby flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport is August, where tickets cost $270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $415 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Houston Hobby 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 $345 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Hobby

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Hobby

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

  • What are some of the best ways to get from the William P Hobby Airport (HOU) to the center of Houston?

    One choice the travelers can make is to ride on the Line 40 bus operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, which makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in around 50 minutes. Travelers who would prefer to ride in a taxi on this route should expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.

  • Does the William P Hobby Airport offer any facilities or amenities to help a traveler feel more refreshed after a long flight from Kansas City?

    When you arrive at this airport, you will find a spa location near gate 45 that offers a complete line of spa services, including great massages that make a fantastic way to get freshened up after a long flight.

  • Where should I look for my rental car company upon my arrival at the William P Hobby Airport?

    All of the rental car companies that operate at this airport do so at the offsite rental car facility. To get to this facility after your flight, make your way to Curb Zone One outside of the baggage claim area and then look for the signage for rental car shuttles.

  • If I am going to use a rideshare service at the William P Hobby Airport, where should I meet my ride?

    All rideshare vehicles will pick up passengers in Curb Zone Five which sits on the Ground Transportation Level. To get to this pickup point, exit through the door adjacent to Baggage Claim Carousel Four, then look for signage to mark where ride app pick-ups occur.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport was $129 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Kansas City and Houston Hobby Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kansas City from Kansas City and will be arriving at Houston Hobby.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kansas City and Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Houston are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $381 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 $369 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and HOU 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $177 or less one-way and $365 or less round-trip.
  • One of the most convenient methods to travel to get from the downtown Kansas City area to the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) without having to drive yourself is to travel on the Line 229 bus operated by Ride KC, which makes the trip in about 50min.
  • If you are going to be driving yourself to the Kansas City International Airport, something that you should know is that this airport has a coupon on their website that will give you a free day of parking in their Economy Parking Lot when you pay to park for two other days. The Economy Lots sit just a short drive from the airport property, and there is a free shuttle service to get you from the lot to the terminal buildings.
  • Families that are traveling from the Kansas City International Airport should know that this airport offers family restrooms in both terminal buildings at the airport with locations before security in the public concourse areas. These family restrooms are much larger than standard restrooms and feature space for a stroller, a changing station, and a lockable door.
  • Travelers who plan on taking a pet or a service animal with them through Kansas City International Airport should know that there are outdoor animal relief areas at each end of both Terminals B and C. These areas are quite large grassy areas that have adequate signage marking their locations plus they offer plastic bags and trash cans to keep the area clean. There is also an indoor pet relief area inside the Departure Lounge of Terminal C.
  • Passengers with disabilities or limited mobility will find that the Kansas City International Airport features a wide range of different amenities and services to assist these passengers with their travels. These include things like curbside assistance at the terminal buildings, accessible parking and restrooms, elevators in all high-traffic areas, as well as a visual paging system.

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

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

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Hobby

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4272 reviews
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8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Was good. I miss the free 2 checked bags. That was part of what made Southwest special

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

Our flight got rescheduled 48 hours later, the airline didn’t pay a penny for our expenses.

My baby was crying uncontrollably for the longest time and the entire crew was SO supportive, I’m so appreciative of them. Thank you so much for the support during an exhausting moment. We got very lucky.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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