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$139 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$277
Typical prices: $507-$314
Southwest
Tue 6/2Tue 6/9
MCI - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$139
Typical prices: $210-$413
Delta
Tue 6/30
MCI - HOU • 1 stop
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MCI's new terminal design ensures quick departures.
From HOU, rideshares are cost-effective to downtown.
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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, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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11:30 am - 1:45 pm
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2:40 pm - 4:40 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$277Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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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
$284Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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11:30 am - 1:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 7:15 pm
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5h 15m
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$287Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:45 pm - 8:55 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
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8:10 am - 10:10 am
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2h 00mnonstop
$291Southwest
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 17
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8:10 am - 2:05 pm
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5h 55m
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2:40 pm - 4:40 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$292Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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2:00 pm - 7:50 pm
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5h 50m
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8:10 am - 10:10 am
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$294Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:10 am - 8:45 am
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3h 35m
1 stop
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8:10 am - 10:10 am
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2h 00mnonstop
$297Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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7:05 pm - 12:20 am
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5h 15m
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9:50 pm - 11:50 pm
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$301Southwest
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 17
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8:10 am - 2:05 pm
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5h 55m
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11:05 am - 3:15 pm
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$302Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:45 pm - 8:55 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
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5h 55m
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$306Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport departing in June.

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 Monday 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 $271 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $462 and $421 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 $375 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 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 $139 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 $386 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $374 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 $238 or less one-way and $395 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.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kansas City to Hobby

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2026
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

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.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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