How many flights from Houston to Kansas City are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 65.7% of flights from Houston to Kansas City have been non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period, indicating a strong prevalence of direct flight options for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Kansas City?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Kansas City has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 43 minutes. The direct flight covers a distance of 1037 kilometers. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City come up frequently. This route is characterized by a consistent availability of deals. This classification is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period, indicating that travelers often have opportunities to find economical options.

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2026-08-05 – 2026-08-07
HOU - Kansas City
76% AI deal score
$287
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Houston to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Kansas City

A typical journey from Houston to Kansas City takes about 4h 11m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1037 km, which is classified as a short-haul flight. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City, new deals appear almost daily, making it easier to find suitable options.

Right now, fares to Kansas City are above the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $208–$377, with a median of $333. Currently, only 6% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Kansas City? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of just $76. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $138, and June, where the median fare is $146.

When considering direct flights from Houston to Kansas City, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 65.7% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that do include connections, most typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Kansas City

Regular price: $200 - $409

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

Regularly, flights from Houston to Kansas City range from $200 to $409. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from August 5 to August 17.

now $141

Low $200

High $409

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

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Kansas City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$393

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$317

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$296

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$141

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$301

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$222

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$283 → $151

47%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$273 → $143

48%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$272 → $143

47%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$269 → $143

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Kansas City

Houston - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Kansas City are above the typical level at $333.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 4h 11m to Kansas City

Flights from Houston to Kansas City typically take 4h 11m, covering a short-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.7% of recent flights are direct

65.7% of recent flights from Houston to Kansas City are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a convenient option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Kansas City are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

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

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with a high volume of domestic flights.

📍 ~269 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

69% AI deal score

$2,745

$1,731

Save $1,014

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Across the trailing quarter, the best prices for flights from Houston to Kansas City were typically found when booking 14-27 days in advance. The average price for this booking window was $234. Booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $264, while booking 28-59 days in advance saw an average price of $330. These trends are based on data observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, a flight from Houston to Kansas City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $208. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $333. Prices above $377 typically indicate a less economical option. These thresholds are based on observed pricing data over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data over a 270-day period, October has typically been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Kansas City, with a median price of $76. April also offered favorable prices, with a median of $138. The annual median price for this route was $333, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Houston to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from Houston to Kansas City

Regular price: $200 - $409

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

Regularly, flights from Houston to Kansas City range from $200 to $409. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from August 5 to August 17.

now $141

Low $200

High $409

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Kansas City

October

Cheapest

Flights from $76

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $929

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Kansas City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$393

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$317

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$296

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$141

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$301

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$222

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$283 → $151

47%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$273 → $143

48%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$272 → $143

47%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$269 → $143

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Kansas City