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July 18 - August 3

Cheapest

Earliest

IAH - Kansas City

$241

$168

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August 1 - August 3

Cheapest

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$264

$168

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July 25 - August 3

Cheapest

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$256

$168

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July 25 - August 19

IAH - Kansas City

$240

$169

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July 22 - August 19

IAH - Kansas City

$240

$169

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August 1 - August 26

IAH - Kansas City

$207

$169

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August 1 - August 19

IAH - Kansas City

$211

$169

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August 12 - September 2

IAH - Kansas City

$218

$169

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August 12 - August 19

IAH - Kansas City

$247

$169

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August 12 - August 26

IAH - Kansas City

$223

$169

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Insights for flights from Houston to Kansas City

A typical journey from Houston to Kansas City takes about 4h 11m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time, from departure in Houston to arrival in Kansas City, encompassing any layovers that may occur on connecting itineraries.

For those seeking cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City, fares typically range from $185–$376, with a median price of $317. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available for travelers.

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Kansas City is often in October, with a median fare of just $76. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $138, and June, with a median fare of $146. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

When flying from Houston to Kansas City, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 80% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover. This high percentage of direct flights offers convenience and reduces overall travel time.

The distance between Houston and Kansas City is 1037 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and the overall efficiency of travel between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Kansas City

Regular price: $182 - $392

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Kansas City.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Kansas City is between $182 and $392. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 24.

now $168

Low $182

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Kansas City is October, with a median price of $76. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $929. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $76

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $929

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Direct flights from Houston to Kansas City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Kansas City

Houston (HOU) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$587

$589

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$248

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$257

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$280

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Kansas City

Houston (HOU) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$408

$299

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Kansas City

Houston (HOU) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$409

$446

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Kansas City

6 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 25

$399 → $281

30%

1 night

Jul 3 - Jul 4

$408 → $299

27%

3 nights

Jul 17 - Jul 20

$283 → $175

38%

3 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 24

$275 → $169

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Kansas City

Houston - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Kansas City are below the typical level, with prices around $168.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $76

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Kansas City, with a median price of $76.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 11m

The typical flight duration from Houston to Kansas City is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

80% of deals are direct

80% of recent deals for this route are for direct flights, with 1 stopover on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Houston to Kansas City in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Good deals appear frequently

Deals from Houston to Kansas City appear frequently, with 0.77 deals per day.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Kansas City.

📍 ~28 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$168

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby (HOU) is an alternative departure airport for flights from Houston to Kansas City.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$168

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International is a great option for flights from Houston to Kansas City.

📍 ~23 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Kansas City International (MCI)

Kansas City International (MCI) is the primary commercial airport for the Kansas City metropolitan area.

📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is a major regional airport with a wide variety of domestic carriers.

📍 ~270 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

St. Louis Lambert International (STL) is a major international hub with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~380 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International (DSM) is a reliable regional airport with consistent service to major hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$71

Tulsa International (TUL)

Tulsa International (TUL) is a significant regional airport with good connectivity to southern hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

47% AI deal score

$629

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Kansas City between 14 and 27 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, typically around $234. Prices for flights booked 28 to 59 days out averaged $330. For those planning more than 60 days ahead, the average price was approximately $264. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Houston to Kansas City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $185. The median price for this route was $317. Prices above $376 typically fall into the more expensive range. These figures are based on historical flight data over a 90-day period.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Kansas City, with a median price of $76. April also offered lower prices, with a median of $138. The annual median price for this route was $317, indicating significant savings are possible during these months. These insights are based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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