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

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WN2804
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2359
WN Southwest
738
8:48 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN1352
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN889
WN Southwest
738
11:15 AM
CDT T2
1:20 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1220
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3797
WN Southwest
738
3:54 PM
CDT T4
5:39 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1311
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2425
WN Southwest
5:10 PM
CDT
7:32 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN555
WN Southwest
7M8
9:08 PM
CDT T2
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3024
WN Southwest
738
7:10 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3025
WN Southwest
B38M
11:46 AM
CDT
1:38 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN1822
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1589
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3855
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1614
WN Southwest
737
7:23 PM
CDT
9:19 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Kansas City
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 668 mi 1h 45m nonstop 98 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 98 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 24 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h45-2h22 56%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,861
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.

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 4 4
Weekly flights 24 83 20
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 48m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Houston.
HOU: CDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
668 mi / 1,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 22m.

HOU–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance668 mi / 1,075 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 45m to 2h 22m. The route covers 668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from HOU to MCI. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, ADS, OKC, LIT, LRD, EGE, IAH, CLE, MTJ, CID, PWK, OCF, GPT, BHM, GRK, SAV, MKE, SDF, DPA, SCF, YIP, ELP, BJC, GSP, JAX, ABQ, PTK, AZA, MFE, ABE, HPN, MHH, NAS, EYW, PIT, ORD, PIE, CLT, RSW, GCM, YOW, VNY, YYZ, PGD, SRQ, BED, SNA, TEB, IAD, STS, PHL, LIR, CHS, EWR, SEA, PSP, SMF, JFK, MBJ, BOS, SAL, PDX, SXM, SFO, ECP, SLC, BNA, ATL, MSP, DAL, STL, TPA, DFW, SAT, LAX, PHX, DEN, AUS, MDW, BWI, CUN, MCO, MSY, LGA, IND, DCA, LAS, RDU, PNS, VPS, MIA, FLL, ICT, RBD, DSM, OMA, SJD and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, AUS and GRK. 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 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MCI ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 668 miles (1,075 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).