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

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Kansas City to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 656 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and HOU, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
STL ~4h 21m MSY ~4h 34m BHM ~4h 37m BNA ~4h 58m OMA ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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
MKC → HOU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → MKC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MKC→HOU MCI→HOU MHK→HOU
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 42 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 10m 0h 36m
Kansas City (MCI) to Houston flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Houston flights · Omaha (OMA) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
656 mi / 1,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m.
Facts

MKC–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Houston route.
Route details
Distance656 mi / 1,056 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 656 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to HOU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MSY, BHM, BNA, OMA, MEM, OKC, YYZ, IND, AUS, RDU, SAT, SRQ, DEN, CHS, EWR, MCO, IAD, TUS, PSP, LAS, ORD, PHX, FLL, BWI, SLC, BZN, MIA, SNA, SAN, LAX, PHL and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, MHK and OMA. 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 MKC to HOU

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to HOU ranges from 2 hours 54 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

33 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 Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Omaha (OMA).