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Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Kansas City

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September 16 - September 21

Cheapest

IAH - Kansas City

$260

$123

Round trip

August 10 - August 22

IAH - Kansas City

$224

$136

Round trip

August 8 - August 19

IAH - Kansas City

$227

$136

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September 14 - September 19

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$260

$136

Round trip

September 18 - September 21

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$261

$142

Round trip

August 8 - August 10

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$273

$144

Round trip

August 6 - August 10

Best
Earliest

IAH - Kansas City

$275

$146

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August 10 - August 14

Best

IAH - Kansas City

$272

$147

Round trip

August 8 - August 15

IAH - Kansas City

$255

$147

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August 26 - August 29

IAH - Kansas City

$263

$149

Round trip

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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: $207 - $364

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

The regular price range for this route is $207 to $364. The current lowest deal is $123 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 16-Sep 21.

now $123

Low $207

High $364

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

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$308

$201

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$153

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$276

$168

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$177

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$142

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$152

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 24

$299  →  $161

46%

2 nights

Jul 25 - Jul 27

$290  →  $160

45%

3 nights

Jul 24 - Jul 27

$291  →  $171

41%

4 nights

Jul 25 - Jul 29

$291  →  $172

41%

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 HOU to MKC are above the typical level, with a median price of $333.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from HOU to MKC, with a median price of $76.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 4h 11m

Flights from Houston to Kansas City typically take 4 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from United Airlines

United Airlines offers direct flights from HOU to MKC, with 65.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct routes

United Airlines provides direct flights from Houston to Kansas City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Houston to Kansas City are frequent.

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

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

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International is a significant hub for the region with robust carrier support.

📍 ~274 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Springfield-Branson National (SGF)

Springfield-Branson National is one of the larger regional airports in Missouri.

📍 ~250 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National (ICT)

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National is a modern, well-equipped airport with diverse airline options.

📍 ~296 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

St. Louis Lambert International is a major international hub with the most extensive flight network.

📍 ~367 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

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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.