Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston
Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Kansas City to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kansas City to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kansas City to Houston for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-02
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-03
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-04
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-10
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-14
MCI - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Kansas City to Houston flight facts
Distance
644 mi
1,037 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Houston is in the same time zone as Kansas City.
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kansas City - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Omaha - Houston · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Springfield - Houston · Springfield is 159 mi from Kansas City
Flights Des Moines - Houston · Des Moines is 164 mi from Kansas City
Flights Wichita - Houston · Wichita is 186 mi from Kansas City
Premium cabin flights from Kansas City to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
MCI - IAH
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kansas City to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kansas City to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kansas City to Houston.
Kansas City and Houston are about 644 miles (1,037 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 644-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is in the same time zone as Kansas City.
Departures from Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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