Cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City

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Cheapest round-trip flights$235
Frontier1 stop28 hrFri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $235
Cheapest one-way flight$90
Frontier1 stop8 hrWed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights$291
SouthwestNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $291
Last-minute weekend getaway$380
Frontier1 stop21 hrFri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Kansas City is currently $380
Cheapest business class flights$439
Frontier1 stop28 hrFri, May 1 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City is currently $439
Fastest flight1 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Kansas City takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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.
January
Prices in January are usually between $165 and $325.

Popular airlines from Houston to Kansas City

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $291
    Typical price: $280–465
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    HOU - MCIEvery day
    2393 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - MCIEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $291
    Typical price: $280–490
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - MCIEvery day
    369 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - MCIEvery day
  • American
    from $311
    Typical price: $290–510
    564 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - MCIEvery day
  • Delta
    from $339
    Typical price: $305–640
    334 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - MCIEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $235
    Typical price: $175–445
    22 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - MCIEvery day
  • Spirit
    from $287
    Typical price: $240–520
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - MCIEvery day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi

Popular airports near Kansas City

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas CityUnited States25 min15 mi
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    OmahaUnited States2 hr 54 min167 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    Des MoinesUnited States2 hr 47 min175 mi
  • Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)
    SpringfieldUnited States2 hr 40 min143 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 $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Kansas City is $291, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Kansas City is $291, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Kansas City is $311, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Kansas City is $339, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Kansas City is $235, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Kansas City is $287, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Kansas City starts at $235 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, May 6.
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 32 nonstop flights and 369 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 21 nonstop flights and 2,393 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 564 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 334 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 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
  • Spirit offers 21 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 $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Kansas City is $291, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Kansas City is $291, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Kansas City is $311, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Kansas City is $339, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Kansas City is $235, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Kansas City is $287, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Kansas City.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 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 $380 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Kansas City.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 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 $291 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 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 $439 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Kansas City start at $235 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.
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 $380 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Kansas City at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 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.

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