Cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $180 | Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, May 14 — Mon, May 18 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $180 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $90 | Frontier1 stop7 hrFri, May 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $90 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $291 | SouthwestNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $291 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $449 | Frontier1 stop28 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Houston is currently $449 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $428 | Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, May 14 — Mon, May 18 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston is currently $428 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 5 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Houston takes 2 hr 5 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Kansas City to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Houston is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $175 and $350.
Popular airlines from Kansas City to Houston
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Kansas City to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $291Typical price: $280–46521 weekly nonstop flightsMCI - HOUEvery day2293 weekly connecting flightsMCI - HOUEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $291Typical price: $285–50032 weekly nonstop flightsMCI - IAHEvery day421 weekly connecting flightsMCI - IAHEvery day
- Americanfrom $311Typical price: $295–510621 weekly connecting flightsMCI - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Deltafrom $339Typical price: $305–620322 weekly connecting flightsMCI - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Frontierfrom $180Typical price: $175–43023 weekly connecting flightsMCI - IAHEvery Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Spiritfrom $274Typical price: $235–51023 weekly connecting flightsMCI - IAHEvery day
Popular airports near Kansas City
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Kansas City center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Houston
The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Houston are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $285.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Houston is $291, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
- The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Houston is $291, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Houston is $311, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Houston is $339, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Houston is $180, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Kansas City to Houston is $274, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston starts at $180 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Fri, May 8.
2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Houston.
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.
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 Kansas City to Houston 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 Kansas City to Houston.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 32 nonstop flights and 421 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,293 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 32 nonstop flights and 421 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,293 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Houston are:
- American offers 621 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Delta offers 322 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Spirit offers 23 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Houston is $291, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
- The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Houston is $291, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Houston is $311, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Houston is $339, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Houston is $180, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Kansas City to Houston is $274, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Houston.
- There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 32 United direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Houston at price $449 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest and United fly direct from Kansas City to Houston.
- There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 32 United direct flights from Kansas City to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Kansas City to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Houston start at $291 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Houston, 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 Kansas City and Houston start at $428 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Houston start at $180 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Kansas City to Houston, 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and Houston starts at $449 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Houston at price $449 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Houston, 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.
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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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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