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

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Houston to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 656 mi 0h 36m nonstop 58 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, 58 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 0 – – 50% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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.
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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 0h 36m 2h 10m 23h 47m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections58 hubs
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 approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 656 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, DAL, STL, BHM, CPS, IAH, OMA, PWK, BNA, GSO, CLT, CHS, PIT, RDU, MDW, MKE, YYZ, RIC, ASE, ORD, MSP, BUF, MLI, TYS, FLL, ATL, PHL, SRQ, MIA, IAD, BWI, MCO, TUS, PHX, RSW, PBI, SUA, SJD, SLC, LAX, SEA, PSP, SNA, BDR, BDL, BUR, BOS, EWR, LGB, BGR, SMF, BFI, YVR, LAS, DEN, AUS, DFW and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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