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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$138	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$250	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Feb 13 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Kansas City is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights	$392	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $392

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Kansas City takes 1 hr 55 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 Houston to Kansas City is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–290
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–355

Popular airlines from Houston to Kansas City

Southwest

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $275–460

19 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - MCI Every day

2306 weekly connecting flights

HOU - MCI Every day
United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $275–490

31 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - MCI Every day

390 weekly connecting flights

IAH - MCI Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $290–495

464 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - MCI Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $305–620

276 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - MCI Every day
Frontier

from $138

Typical price: $175–425

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - MCI Every day
Spirit

from $224

Typical price: $235–495

20 weekly connecting flights

IAH - MCI Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

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

Houston United States 23 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 26 min 140 mi

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 53 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Kansas City

The cheapest flights from Houston to Kansas City are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. 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 Houston to Kansas City is $289, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Kansas City is $289, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Kansas City is $309, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Kansas City is $309, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Kansas City is $138, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Kansas City is $224, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City starts at $138 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Kansas City.

Peak travel is summer (May–Aug), when the weather's generally warm and humid with occasional rainstorms. May is the most common month for tornadoes. The Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship (Mar) is a major date in the NCAA calendar. Teams compete to show off the best of Kansas City's signature cuisine at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Oct). The shopping district is illuminated for the holiday season during Plaza Lights (Nov–Jan). Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Kansas City.
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 Houston to Kansas City 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 Houston to Kansas City.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 31 nonstop flights and 390 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 2,306 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Kansas City are:

American offers 464 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Delta offers 276 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Spirit offers 20 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. 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 Houston to Kansas City is $289, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Kansas City is $289, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Kansas City is $309, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Kansas City is $309, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Kansas City is $138, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Kansas City is $224, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Kansas City.

There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 United direct flights from Houston to Kansas City 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 Houston and Kansas City at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 13 to Sun, Feb 15.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Kansas City.

There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 United direct flights from Houston to Kansas City 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 Houston to Kansas City on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Kansas City start at $289 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Kansas City, 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 Houston and Kansas City start at $392 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Kansas City start at $138 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

To book business class trips from Houston to Kansas City, 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 Houston and Kansas City starts at $250 from Fri, Feb 13 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Kansas City at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 13 to Sun, Feb 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Kansas City, 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.