HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Hobby

$109+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Hobby (HOU)

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — HOU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Kansas City to Hobby with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Houston Hobby are usually found in August or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Hobby (HOU). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(Southwest)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$397
From Kansas City to Houston Hobby
Search Deals
One-way flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Hobby

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/235:25 pmMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Tue 8/268:05 amHOU - MCI
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 12/61:45 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Sat 12/135:35 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 7/28$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:10 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:30 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$254

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Hobby 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Kansas City

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

5:25 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/26

8:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$227

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

1:45 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

5:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$237

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Thu 11/13

2:54 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

6:37 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$254

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

3:10 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$109

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Wed 12/3

2:05 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$118

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

4:11 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$119

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-5:19 pm

3 stops35h 19m

$231

Kansas CityHouston

MCI - HOU

MCIHOU

Kansas City

Sun 8/3

7:59 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$251

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport trip
Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint is efficient, with rarely more than a 5-minute wait, even without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
HOU

For quick access to Houston, Uber and Lyft are convenient options from HOU, with generally congestion-free roadways.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
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.

Read more
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.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Hobby

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hobby from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 35% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Kansas City to Hobby. 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 from for flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby?

    If you book a flight to Houston Hobby from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 2 flights from Kansas City to Houston Hobby per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $227 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $237 and $254 round-trip. Southwest is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport are Southwest ($109), American Airlines ($118), and Delta ($119).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $186 on average our data indicates $313 when flying from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Hobby 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 Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Kansas City to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Houston Hobby Airport?

Book flights to Houston Hobby Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sugar Land
Stafford
Pasadena
Kemah
Baytown
Pearland
Freeport
Texas City
Seabrook
Rosenberg
Webster
League City
Lake Jackson
La Marque
Missouri City
West University Place
Nassau Bay

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Hobby

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Hobby. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$118Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.