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

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656 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAX Los Angeles 8h 29m WN → SY Los Angeles (LAX) to Kansas City flights
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Houston to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 656 mi 1h 51m nonstop

HOU–MKC had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 656 miles in 1h 51m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
LAX ~8h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → MKC
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
MKC → HOU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric HOU→MKC IAH→MKC AUS→MKC
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 51m 2h 10m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Houston (IAH) to Kansas City flights · Austin (AUS) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
656 mi / 1,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance656 mi / 1,056 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 656 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to MKC: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MKC 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 MKC

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MKC is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 656 miles (1,056 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).