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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 65.7% of flights from Houston to Kansas City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can typically find direct flight options. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Houston to Kansas City has a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1037 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 43 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed will find direct options significantly reduce their travel time.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The availability of these deals is based on observations over a 30-day period, indicating consistent opportunities for savings.

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HOU - Kansas City
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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, including connections, takes about 4h 11m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1037 kilometers. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the rest typically involving two connections, this median journey time reflects the combined duration of both direct and connecting options.

When considering cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City, fares typically range from $208 to $377, with a median of $333. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require some flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Kansas City is often in October, with a median fare of $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.

For flights from Houston to Kansas City, 65.7% of recent fares were for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically involve 2 connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights, whether direct or connecting.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Kansas City

Regular price: $224 - $403

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Kansas City is between $224 and $403. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 28.

now $159

Low $224

High $403

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$480

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$390

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$396

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$290

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$304

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$391

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$446 → $290

35%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$286 → $159

44%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$514 → $390

24%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$283 → $162

43%

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 from Houston to Kansas City have been near the typical level, with 6% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $76.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 4h 11m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 65.7% of flights on this route are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Houston to Kansas City recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Houston to Kansas City appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Kansas City, with prices from $168.

📍 ~27 km from Houston city center.

💸 Flights from ~$168

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Kansas City.

📍 ~20 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 and competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$184

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

69% AI deal score

$2,745

$1,731

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Kansas City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $234. Booking 28-59 days out saw an average price of $330, while booking more than 60 days in advance resulted in an average price of $264. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, 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 over the same 90-day period was $333. Prices above $377 were observed in the higher quartile, indicating less favorable deals. Therefore, aiming for prices around $208 or lower is advisable.

Historically, October has 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, based on a 270-day observation window, was $333. Travelers looking for more economical options should consider these months.

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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: $224 - $403

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Kansas City is between $224 and $403. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 28.

now $159

Low $224

High $403

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Kansas City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$480

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$390

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$396

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$290

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$304

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kansas City

Houston (IAH) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$391

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$446 → $290

35%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$286 → $159

44%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$514 → $390

24%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$283 → $162

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Kansas City