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$90+ Cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City (MCI)

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HOU — MCI
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Kansas City are usually found in September or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
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One-way from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$352
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Kansas City
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 February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/255:30 amIAH - MCI
1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/262:14 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$173
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/109:52 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1710:20 amMCI - IAH
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/2810:00 pmIAH - MCI
1 stop21h 35mFrontier
Mon 3/318:35 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop27h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/18:50 amHOU - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/16:20 pmMCI - HOU
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/17:05 amIAH - MCI
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Wed 4/26:32 amMCI - IAH
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 6/1810:00 amIAH - MCI
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/228:25 amMCI - IAH
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 7/184:20 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Wed 7/237:00 amMCI - HOU
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/21$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/215:00 amIAH - MCI
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/285:23 pmMCI - IAH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/106:33 pmHOU - MCI
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/177:43 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$348
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 2/2410:36 amHOU - MCI
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Fri 2/288:35 pmMCI - HOU
1 stop18h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/15:00 amIAH - MCI
2 stops18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/27:00 amMCI - IAH
2 stops12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$563

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 February 22, 2025.

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HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/25

5:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

8:40 pm-10:31 am

1 stop13h 51m

$173

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

9:52 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 23m

Kansas City

Mon 3/17

10:20 am-11:29 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$194

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/28

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 3/31

8:35 pm-12:19 am

1 stop27h 44m

$204

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/1

8:50 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 4/1

6:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$273

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/1

7:05 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Kansas City

Wed 4/2

6:32 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$293

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/18

10:00 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Kansas City

Sun 6/22

8:25 am-10:31 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$310

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/18

4:20 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Kansas City

Wed 7/23

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$330

HoustonKansas City

IAH - MCI

IAHMCI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/21

5:00 am-8:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

5:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$333

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/10

6:33 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Kansas City

Mon 3/17

7:43 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$348

HoustonKansas City

HOU - MCI

HOUMCI

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/21

10:36 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

8:35 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$470

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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 February 14, 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 February 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Kansas City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from HO1 to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 22, 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
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 4 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 $194, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Southwest. These flights start at 51% 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 $92 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 $306, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $134. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Kansas City), is priced around $183.

  • 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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