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$65+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston

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MCI — HOU
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$242
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$384
From Kansas City to Houston
One-way flight from Kansas City to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

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Mon 7/282:32 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/46:45 amIAH - MCI
1 stop17h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 12/135:23 amMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:19 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/287:15 amMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:05 amHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/282:32 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop13h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/215:50 amMCI - HOU
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Fri 8/291:05 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/30$259
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Fri 8/18:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Thu 8/710:04 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop21h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$262
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Thu 10/238:10 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/278:25 pmIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/196:59 amMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Mon 9/15:41 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/30$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/287:49 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/45:00 amHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$296

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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 7/28

2:32 pm-5:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

6:45 am-12:12 am

1 stop17h 27m

$242

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

7:15 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

6:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 45m

$249

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Mon 7/28

2:32 pm-5:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$251

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Thu 8/21

5:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/29

1:05 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$259

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Fri 8/1

8:01 pm-10:04 am

1 stop14h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/7

10:04 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$262

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

6:30 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/21

8:20 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$267

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

6:59 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

5:41 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$268

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Mon 7/28

7:49 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/4

5:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$296

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

11:22 am-5:01 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$65

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - IAH

MCIIAH

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

8:56 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 04m

$93

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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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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 27, 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 July 1, 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 40% 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.

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

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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

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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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($242), Southwest ($249), and Delta ($259) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Houston. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 33% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, 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 $319 for a flight from Kansas City to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $197.

  • 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$201Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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