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$63+ Cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City (MCI)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MCI
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/511:38 amMCI - IAH
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/2911:32 amIAH - MCI
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Fri 1/211:13 amMCI - IAH
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/319:35 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:09 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/319:05 amHOU - MCI
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/52:00 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/256:31 amIAH - MCI
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:48 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 12/278:16 amIAH - MCI
1 stop14h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/36:15 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Thu 12/257:59 pmIAH - MCI
2 stops42h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2911:26 amMCI - IAH
1 stop12h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/258:25 pmIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/294:25 pmMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$659
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 12/277:45 pmIAH - MCI
2 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/36:15 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop30h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/269:34 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:53 amMCI - IAH
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$675
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2510:13 amHOU - MCI
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/291:56 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$679
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Thu 12/252:44 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Thu 1/295:09 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/25$679

Find flight deals from Houston to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 December 26, 2025.

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$160
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One-way from

$63
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$395
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Kansas City 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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Kansas City that are best for you.

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HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

8:18 pm-10:31 am

2 stops14h 13m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

8:41 pm-9:56 am

1 stop13h 15m

$214

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

8:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Kansas City

Tue 1/27

3:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$299

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/15

7:30 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

8:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$311

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 1/31

5:20 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$311

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

9:40 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

4:25 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$311

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

5:10 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

10:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$311

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/5

7:30 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Kansas City

Sat 2/7

4:25 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$311

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/5

7:50 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

Sat 2/7

5:20 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$311

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/15

5:05 am-10:31 am

3 stops29h 26m

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

11:26 am-5:18 pm

3 stops29h 52m

$321

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

7:25 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

8:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$322

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Kansas City

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Kansas City is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Kansas City (average of $78). Flying from Houston to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 HOU to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Kansas City in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

The most flights from HO1 to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Houston to Kansas City delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Houston and Kansas City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Kansas City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Kansas City flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to Kansas City flights

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

Check security wait times on the IAH website to plan your arrival efficiently.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU offers valet parking near the terminal entrance, saving time compared to searching for a spot in the garage.

Read more about HOUBy Scott Laird
MCI

For a quick exit, use Uber or Lyft from the second curb outside MCI's terminal.

Read more about MCIBy Matt Meltzer
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Evie Carrick

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Matt Meltzer

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Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

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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

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,062 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,204 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Kansas City. 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 into for flights to Kansas City from Houston?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Kansas City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kansas City from Houston; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kansas City airport from Houston. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Kansas City’s city center.

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

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Houston to Kansas City in just under 2h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 25m. The distance from Houston to Kansas City is about 644 mi. 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 Houston to Kansas City round-trip?

    Frontier, at $78, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 78% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $83 and $88 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $177. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Kansas City), is priced around $162.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Kansas City 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 Houston to Kansas City?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Kansas City (average of $78). Flying from Houston to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 Houston to Kansas City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Kansas City. 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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