Houston to Kansas City (HOU–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2791
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
2h
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WN2804
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
EDT
2h
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WN2359
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h
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WN889
WN Southwest
7M8
11:15 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN970
WN Southwest
B38M
1:20 PM
CDT T5
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3824
WN Southwest
7M8
2:35 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3797
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h
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WN1910
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
CDT T3
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1311
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
EDT
2h
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WN3222
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
CDT T2
10:20 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN555
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h
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WN3295
WN Southwest
737
7:20 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3025
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3024
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2917
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1589
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2112
WN Southwest
B38M
6:23 PM
EDT
8:06 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN1614
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Kansas City
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 668 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

HOU–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 668 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 42 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h55-2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to MCI direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,835
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MCI → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric HOU→MCI IAH→MCI AUS→MCI
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 42 55 37
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 5m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
668 mi / 1,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m.

HOU–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance668 mi / 1,075 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m. The route covers 668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from HOU to MCI. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, LIT, OKC, APA, IAH, CLE, EGE, BHM, SCF, YIP, GSP, HPN, MSP, PIT, TEB, RSW, SRQ, SNA, GCM, IAD, PHL, EWR, LIR, SEA, SMF, SAL, VNY, SFO, ECP, BNA, STL, ATL, AUS, DAL, DFW, SAT, DEN, MDW, SLC, MSY, LGA, MCO, PHX, BWI, ABQ, IND, DCA, TPA, LAS, RDU, PNS, LAX, CUN, FLL, SAN, MIA, PDX, VPS, SJD and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from MCI to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to MCI

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MCI ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 668 miles (1,075 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).