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

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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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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
B38M
11:15 AM
CDT T4
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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Kansas City to Houston
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 668 mi 1h 52m nonstop 85 1-stop hubs

MCI–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 668 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h52-2h15 90%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (23 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, MCI to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
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
6
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,810
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 Houston from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MCI→HOU MHK→HOU OMA→HOU
Distance from MCI 105 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 23 7
Flight time 1h 52m 0h 36m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
668 mi / 1,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 2h 15m.

MCI–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Houston route.
Route details
Distance668 mi / 1,075 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 24 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 2h 15m. The route covers 668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MCI to HOU. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, CXO, SUS, OKC, LRD, HRL, CVG, OMA, MKE, USA, SDF, GUF, BJC, CLE, ABQ, PIE, APA, ORD, PDK, CLT, CMH, ORL, MHH, AGS, SRQ, PGD, PTK, RSW, SCF, ALB, FMY, APF, IAD, SNA, PHL, SBA, PBI, NAS, GCM, EWR, VNY, CRP, BOS, SJD, SGU, PSP, YYC, PLS, SMF, SFO, RNO, BFI, LIR, YVR, CUN, DFW, AUS, DAL, BNA, ECP, ATL, LIM, MDW, FLL, STL, MSY, TPA, DEN, PHX, MCO, LAX, IND, LAS, SAT, PNS, RDU, MIA, LGA, LTN, SLC, DCA, SAN, BWI, VPS and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, OMA and LNK. 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 MCI to HOU

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to HOU ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 668 miles (1,075 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).