IAH → MCIUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Houston to Kansas City

644 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Houston to Kansas City at a glance

644 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~58 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI) cover 644 miles (1,036 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Houston to Kansas City covers 644 miles (1,036 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
IAH (0 mi)MCI (644 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 644 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Houston → Kansas City. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on Houston → Kansas City: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Houston to Kansas City — quick answers

How far is Houston from Kansas City by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI) is 644 miles (1,036 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Houston to Kansas City?

The average nonstop flight time from IAH to MCI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Houston to Kansas City?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Houston → Kansas City

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~58 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kansas City — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 110 of 169 routes from Houston
Airline network
UA: 162 destinations from IAH
Alternative origin airports
HOU (Houston, 24 mi); CLL (College Station, 74 mi); BPT (Beaumont, 79 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OMA (Omaha, 152 mi); DSM (Des Moines, 164 mi); ICT (Wichita, 187 mi)
Nearby destinations
Omaha, United States (152 mi); Des Moines, United States (164 mi); Wichita, United States (187 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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