Direct flights from Kansas City to Houston
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to IAH.
Flight time: about 1h30m nonstop
Flying back? Houston → Kansas City · 26 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL740 | 6:19a | 1h33m | Daily |
| United UAL594 | 8:22a | 1h32m | Daily |
| United SKW5305 | 3:20p | 1h27m | Daily |
| United ASH6113 | 6:20p | 1h27m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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Other airports near Kansas City with nonstops to Houston
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| COU — ColumbiaUnited | 138 mi | 1 |
The route
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston (IAH)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI 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 Kansas City to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Houston (IAH) takes about 1h30m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Houston?
Driving from Kansas City to Houston takes about 11h 18m, covering roughly 736 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h30m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Houston to Kansas City?
Yes — 26 nonstop flights a week from Houston (IAH) back to Kansas City (MCI) on United, based on recently observed departures.