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$90+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MCI
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$273
(Southwest)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$410
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/162:40 pmHOU - MCI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
mié. 4/166:55 pmMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
lun. 5/58:11 pmIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/86:05 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/93:49 pmIAH - MCI
3 stops29h 41mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/1211:43 amMCI - IAH
2 stops29h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/106:15 amIAH - MCI
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/154:57 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 4/196:00 amHOU - MCI
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/237:41 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/166:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop7h 26mDelta
mié. 4/166:45 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/27$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
lun. 5/267:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
mié. 5/282:36 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 4/256:00 amHOU - MCI
1 stop5h 33mDelta
sáb. 4/2611:00 amMCI - HOU
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/27$333
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/1110:36 amHOU - MCI
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
dom. 4/138:35 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/26:55 amIAH - MCI
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/25:23 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$643
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/265:54 pmIAH - MCI
2 stops29h 44mAlaska Airlines
mié. 5/287:01 pmMCI - IAH
2 stops21h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$648

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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 marzo 28, 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

mié. 4/16

2:40 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Kansas City

mié. 4/16

6:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$273

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/5

8:11 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Kansas City

jue. 5/8

6:05 am-8:16 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$273

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 5/9

3:49 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops29h 41m

Kansas City

lun. 5/12

11:43 am-4:44 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$274

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 4/10

6:15 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 19m

Kansas City

mar. 4/15

4:57 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 47m

$282

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

sáb. 4/19

6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 48m

Kansas City

mié. 4/23

7:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$289

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/16

6:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Kansas City

mié. 4/16

6:45 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$293

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/26

7:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Kansas City

mié. 5/28

2:36 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$309

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

vie. 4/25

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Kansas City

sáb. 4/26

11:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$333

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

vie. 4/11

10:36 am-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Kansas City

dom. 4/13

8:35 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 57m

$346

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/26

5:54 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Kansas City

mié. 5/28

7:01 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$648

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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 the IAH website for security checkpoint wait times to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
MCI

For a quick exit, Uber and Lyft are the easiest way to get from MCI to your destination in Kansas City.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

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

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.

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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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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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Kansas City is 86 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 marzo 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Kansas City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 marzo 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Houston to Kansas City. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    Southwest, at $273, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. These flights start at 32% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $90. Users have also found prices from $116 and $137 on Frontier and Southwest, 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 $285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $132. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Kansas City), is priced around $229.

  • 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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