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$59+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MCI
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Houston to Kansas City are usually found in September or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 December 19, 2024.

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$250
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One-way from

$59
(Frontier)

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$405
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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 December 19, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/306:05 amIAH - MCI
3 stops31h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/810:46 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/308:00 amHOU - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/85:50 amMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$398
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:26 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/24:37 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2410:42 amIAH - MCI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/25:12 amMCI - IAH
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/304:30 pmIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/86:15 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amHOU - MCI
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/287:55 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$488
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:26 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop19h 12mFrontier
Wed 1/12:28 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/217:20 amIAH - MCI
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Mon 12/234:14 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/17$778
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/276:49 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Tue 12/314:50 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop16h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/18$788
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/246:51 pmIAH - MCI
2 stops20h 58mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/22:47 pmMCI - IAH
2 stops17h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,103

Find flights from Houston to Kansas City within your budget

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 December 19, 2024.

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HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/3

10:35 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop14h 43m

Kansas City

Fri 1/10

6:39 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$248

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/6

10:35 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop14h 43m

Kansas City

Mon 1/13

8:24 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops21h 39m

$250

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/1

8:26 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop23h 12m

Kansas City

Mon 1/6

2:38 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$268

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/7

8:35 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

Wed 1/8

5:50 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$276

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/16

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Kansas City

Sun 1/19

5:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 00m

$294

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Kansas City

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$294

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/7

8:24 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Kansas City

Wed 1/8

11:31 am-6:43 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$299

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/14

2:57 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 2/17

5:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$354

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/2

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

Kansas City

Tue 1/7

5:13 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 31m

$355

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/10

7:35 am-2:04 pm

1 stop30h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 1/13

6:19 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$472

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Kansas City

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Kansas City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Kansas City is 81 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 December 19, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Kansas City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 December 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines 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
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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 0 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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. These flights start at 34% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $76 and $138 on Spirit Airlines 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 $320, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Kansas City), is priced around $164.

  • 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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