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$79+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — HOU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Houston are usually found in August or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Houston

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Round-trip from

$257
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$358
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2311:05 amMCI - IAH
2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/299:33 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/168:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Tue 6/1710:04 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop20h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:11 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Sat 8/166:34 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:05 amMCI - HOU
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/16:50 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:19 amMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:29 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:42 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 10/186:00 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/12$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:30 pmMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2412:05 pmIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$282
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:04 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/48:03 pmHOU - MCI
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$292
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:30 amMCI - IAH
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1010:04 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:25 amMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:30 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$349
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:03 pmMCI - HOU
2 stops22h 08mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/208:01 pmHOU - MCI
2 stops24h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$596
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/206:45 amMCI - HOU
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/2210:13 amHOU - MCI
2 stops13h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$6,858

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Houston that are best for you.

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Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Mon 6/23

11:05 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/29

9:33 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 27m

$257

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Mon 8/11

4:11 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

6:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$259

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Wed 8/27

6:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/1

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$266

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Wed 8/27

10:19 am-3:46 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

6:29 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$266

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Fri 10/10

6:42 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/18

6:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$279

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Thu 8/21

6:30 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/24

12:05 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$282

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Wed 6/25

5:04 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop24h 04m

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/4

8:03 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$292

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Thu 7/10

10:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/10

10:04 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$299

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Thu 7/3

5:25 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 18m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/8

6:30 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$349

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Fri 7/11

11:20 am-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/13

8:56 pm-10:21 am

2 stops13h 25m

$357

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The best insider tips for Kansas City to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to Houston trip
Airports
MCI

MCI's new terminal offers streamlined security with a central checkpoint. Expect short waits, usually under 5 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
IAH

For a smooth ride to downtown Houston from IAH, consider Uber or Lyft for a 25-minute journey, or take METRO Bus 102 for a budget-friendly option.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

For a quick exit from HOU, use a map app to navigate surface streets, avoiding I-45 congestion during peak hours.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to Houston, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Kansas City to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Houston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    Most people fly from Kansas City (MCI) if they book a flight from Kansas City to Houston. On average, Kansas City has 2 outbound flights to Houston per day from 5 airlines. Kansas City is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Kansas City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($257), Delta ($259), and Southwest ($266) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Houston. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Allegiant Air, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Houston for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    On average you can expect to pay $296 for a flight from Kansas City to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Kansas City to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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