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$60+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston

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MCI — HOU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/242:15 pm
MCI
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IAH
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Sat 4/257:15 am
IAH
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MCI
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:15 pm
MCI
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IAH
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:45 am
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop6h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/104:31 pm
MCI
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IAH
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Sun 4/1210:56 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop21h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/95:08 pm
MCI
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IAH
1 stop6h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:56 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop20h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$175
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:13 pm
MCI
-
IAH
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Sat 2/286:45 am
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop13h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:53 am
MCI
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IAH
1 stop11h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:59 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:04 pm
MCI
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IAH
2 stops21h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:57 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:00 am
MCI
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IAH
1 stop22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:56 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop20h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1811:45 am
MCI
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IAH
1 stop11h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:27 pm
IAH
-
MCI
1 stop18h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/107:20 am
MCI
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HOU
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/118:15 am
HOU
-
MCI
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/15:30 am
MCI
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HOU
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 4/410:14 am
HOU
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MCI
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Mon 3/97:15 am
MCI
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HOU
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/112:45 pm
HOU
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MCI
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$273

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$477
From Kansas City to Houston
One-way flight from Kansas City to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 3/9

5:08 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

10:56 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$175

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

11:45 am-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/23

10:56 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops42h 13m

$247

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

7:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$273

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

4:48 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/15

5:23 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$277

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Tue 3/10

6:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

4:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$282

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

7:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$283

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:25 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

8:20 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$289

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Thu 3/5

8:06 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

8:20 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$289

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

8:06 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

2:45 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$289

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

5:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/12

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Houston

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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 February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to Houston, you should look to book at least 85 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston (average of $152). Flying from Kansas City to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 February 11, 2026.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% 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 February 7, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Houston flights

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Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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.

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

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.

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 February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 outbound flight to Houston per day from 5 airlines. Kansas City is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Kansas City’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Kansas City to Houston can take about 2h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $273. There are 667 mi between Kansas City and Houston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($78), United Airlines ($167), and Spirit Airlines ($185) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Houston. Users have found that Frontier is 78% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $52. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, 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 $316 for a flight from Kansas City to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $174.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston (average of $152). Flying from Kansas City to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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