Direct flights from Houston to Kansas City
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from IAH to MCI.
Flight time: about 1h28m nonstop
Flying back? Kansas City → Houston · 26 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Houston local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2009 | 8:00a | 1h29m | Daily |
| United SKW5277 | 12:12p | 1h27m | Daily |
| United ASH6125 | 2:55p | 1h27m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1589 | 8:19p | 1h29m | Daily |
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Other airports near Houston with nonstops to Kansas City
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston HobbySouthwest | 24 mi | 20 |
| AUS — AustinDelta, Southwest | 140 mi | 31 |
The route
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Nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Kansas City (MCI), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of IAH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Houston to Kansas City?
The nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI) takes about 1h28m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Kansas City?
Driving from Houston to Kansas City takes about 11h 18m, covering roughly 736 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h28m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Kansas City to Houston?
Yes — 26 nonstop flights a week from Kansas City (MCI) back to Houston (IAH) on United, based on recently observed departures.