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

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Houston to Kansas City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 656 mi 0h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

HOU–MKC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 656 miles in approximately 0h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 51% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
STL ~4h 12m BNA ~4h 37m ATL ~4h 44m CHS ~4h 51m SRQ ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → MKC
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
MKC → HOU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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 AUS→MKC
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 0h 36m 23h 33m
Departure OTP 51% –
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
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · MKC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
656 mi / 1,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m.
Facts

HOU–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance656 mi / 1,056 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 656 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, BNA, ATL, CHS, SRQ, YYZ, BUF, PBI, FLL, LAS, MIA, SNA, PSP, PHL, SLC, IAD, PHX, SEA, SUA, LAX, PIT, DAL, AUS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from MKC to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MKC ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 656 miles (1,056 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).