Are direct flights from Kansas City to Houston always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and schedule when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Kansas City to Houston flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Kansas City to Houston flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Kansas City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Houston

Right now, 7% of recent fares for flights from Kansas City to Houston are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $336–$650, with a median of $379. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Houston? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $188. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $238, and March, where the median fare is $283. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Kansas City to Houston takes about 2h 8m. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1037 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting itineraries having a median duration of 16h 59m.

For direct flights from Kansas City to Houston, 48.9% of recent fares are non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while most itineraries connect at least once. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Houston

Regular price: $198 - $331

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Houston is $198-$331. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 23-Aug 29.

now $138

Low $198

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown to William P. Hobby is January, with a median price of $188. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $535. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $188

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $535

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Houston

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$163

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$157

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$253

$191

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$281

$211

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$146

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$166

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$284 → $183

35%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$224 → $124

45%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$236 → $145

39%

5 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 10

$232 → $143

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Kansas City - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Houston are below the typical level, with a median of $379.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $188

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $188.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 8m

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston typically average 2 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Direct flights are available from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $138

Frontier Airlines has offered a recent deal for $138, found via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to Houston are frequent.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$136

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Kansas City to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~240 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$154

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Aug 31

Houston, United States

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Aug 28

Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$839

$577

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From MCI

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Sep 04

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$708

$560

Save $148

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From MCI

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Oct 30

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$726

$560

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Business Class

From MCI

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Aug 28

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$743

$577

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Business Class

From MCI

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Sep 03

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$699

$560

Save $139

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Business Class

From MCI

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Sep 11

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$708

$560

Save $148

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Business Class

From MCI

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Sep 14

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$703

$577

Save $126

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Business Class

From MCI

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Oct 10

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$717

$577

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From MCI

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Oct 03

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$737

$577

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From MCI

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Oct 01

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$731

$577

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From MCI

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Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$711

$577

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United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch a good offer.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear. It's usually wise to monitor prices over a period to identify trends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Kansas City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Houston

Regular price: $198 - $331

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Houston is $198-$331. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 23-Aug 29.

now $138

Low $198

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Houston

January

Cheapest

Flights from $188

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $535

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Houston

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$163

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$157

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$253

$191

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$281

$211

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$146

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Houston

Kansas City (MCI) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$166

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$284 → $183

35%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$224 → $124

45%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$236 → $145

39%

5 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 10

$232 → $143

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Kansas City - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Houston are below the typical level, with a median of $379.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $188

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $188.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 8m

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston typically average 2 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Direct flights are available from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $138

Frontier Airlines has offered a recent deal for $138, found via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to Houston are frequent.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$136

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Kansas City to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$711

$577

Save $134

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Kansas City to Houston

Kansas City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Kansas City - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $188

Direct flights average 2h 8m

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $138

Deals are frequent on this route

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How can I find cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston?

When should I book flights from Kansas City to Houston?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kansas City to Houston?

Are direct flights from Kansas City to Houston always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Kansas City to Houston flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Kansas City to Houston flights?

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More routes from Kansas City

Flights to Houston from other cities

Kansas City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Houston

Kansas City - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $188

Direct flights average 2h 8m

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $138

Deals are frequent on this route

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Aug 31

Aug 28

Sep 04

Oct 30

Aug 28

Sep 03

Sep 11

Sep 14

Oct 10

Oct 03

Oct 01

Sep 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How can I find cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston?

When should I book flights from Kansas City to Houston?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kansas City to Houston?