How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kansas City to Houston flights typically cost between $288 and $464 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $209 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 14-Nov 16).

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Houston?

A quick flight from Kansas City to Houston can take about 2h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $215. There are 644 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 ($154), American Airlines ($169), and United Airlines ($174) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Houston. Users have found that Frontier is 56% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Houston for a low price.

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

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 day to fly from Kansas City to Houston?

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Houston?

On average you can expect to pay $293 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 $145.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Houston?

When booking a flight from Kansas City to Houston, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Southwest or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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 47% versus a flight at noon.

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

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.

$48+ Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston

Round-trip from	$209 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$48 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$345

MCI

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

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.

HOU

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$154	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$169	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$253	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$48+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston

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