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$72+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MCI
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$335
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/48:45 amHOU - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
mar. 11/113:30 pmMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/47:30 amIAH - MCI
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/118:10 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$117
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:05 amIAH - MCI
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
jue. 10/23:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:05 amIAH - MCI
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
vie. 9/263:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$144
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/196:05 amIAH - MCI
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
vie. 9/263:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 10/187:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
lun. 10/2011:37 amMCI - IAH
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/165:57 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop16h 45mFrontier
lun. 10/2011:37 amMCI - IAH
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
mar. 11/49:07 amHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/117:00 amMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
mar. 11/46:28 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/111:45 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/156:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
mié. 10/227:02 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop15h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/306:06 amIAH - MCI
1 stop28h 11mFrontier
dom. 11/28:28 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/296:15 amIAH - MCI
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
lun. 10/63:01 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$175

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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 septiembre 15, 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

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

mar. 11/4

9:07 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Kansas City

mar. 11/11

7:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$159

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

mar. 11/4

8:45 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

mar. 11/11

7:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$165

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 10/23

11:36 am-7:53 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Kansas City

dom. 10/26

11:37 am-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$176

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 10/24

11:36 am-7:53 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Kansas City

dom. 10/26

11:37 am-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$180

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 9/29

6:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Kansas City

lun. 10/6

3:01 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$180

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 3/3

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Kansas City

mié. 3/4

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$197

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 11/9

8:06 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops23h 27m

Kansas City

vie. 11/14

11:12 am-10:30 am

1 stop23h 18m

$216

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 10/13

11:36 am-7:53 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Kansas City

lun. 10/20

11:37 am-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$255

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

jue. 11/20

8:55 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Kansas City

sáb. 11/29

5:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$272

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

jue. 10/30

2:45 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

lun. 11/3

3:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$283

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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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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

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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 Houston to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Kansas City is 43 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Kansas City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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 Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 septiembre 15, 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
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
3,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier can get you from Houston to Kansas City in just under 1h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 22m. The distance from Houston to Kansas City is about 667 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 $96, 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 75% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $97 and $102 on Southwest and Spirit 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 $218, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Kansas City), is priced around $117.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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