Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston (MKC - HOU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$277	United 2 stops 17 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sun, Feb 22	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Houston is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights	$388	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $388

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Houston takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Houston is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–285
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–430

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Houston

Southwest

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $275–465

20 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - HOU Every day

2265 weekly connecting flights

MCI - HOU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $280–510

34 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - IAH Every day

427 weekly connecting flights

MCI - IAH Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $290–495

550 weekly connecting flights

MCI - HOU, IAH Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $305–620

267 weekly connecting flights

MCI - HOU, IAH Every day
Spirit

from $274

Typical price: $230–500

25 weekly connecting flights

MCI - IAH Every day
Alaska

from $423

Typical price: $600–1,350

20 weekly connecting flights

MCI - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 24 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 52 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 58 min 184 mi

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 25 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Houston

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Houston are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $285.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Houston is $289, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Houston is $287, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Kansas City to Houston is $274, flying from Mar 27 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Houston is $423, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston starts at $160 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 34 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 2,265 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston are:

American offers 550 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 267 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Spirit offers 25 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Alaska offers 20 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and Houston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Houston is $289, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Houston is $287, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Kansas City to Houston is $274, flying from Mar 27 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Houston is $423, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Houston.

There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Houston at price $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22.

Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Houston.

There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Kansas City to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Houston start at $289 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Houston start at $388 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Houston start at $160 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and Houston starts at $277 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Houston at price $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.