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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the US, with major collections spanning antiquities to contemporary works across multiple buildings in the Museum District.
Flights from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX depart on average 48 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $121 (€99) but you can travel from only $85 (€70) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:28. The fastest flight covers the 646 miles (1041 km) distance in 2h 14m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 646 miles (1041 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€99) |
Flights per day 48 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$251
Average price
$516
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
1041 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX will cost around $516 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $251.
Of the 60 flights that leave Kansas City, MO for Houston, TX onFri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1041 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA2047 · AA1914Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 646 miles (1041 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$391 Average price | $278 Average price | $162 Average price Cheapest |
10h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 21m Average total duration 27h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX:
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX costing on average $278 (€228).
A bus is $229 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX costing on average $391 (€321).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
Train takes on average 27h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA708 · UA489 | 1:50 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h20 | 7:10 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA708 · UA2018 | 1:50 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h46 | 9:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA708 · UA414 · UA2114 | 1:50 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h05 | 8:55 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1268 · AA1392 | 2:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h23 | 7:47 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1268 · AA2577 | 2:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h37 | 7:01 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1268+ AA3351 | 2:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h27 | 7:51 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6124 | 2:56 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2h17 | 5:13 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3475 · UA2425 | 3:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h16 | 11:43 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5489 · UA491 | 4:26 PM Kansas City International Airport | 13h46 | 6:12 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5489 · UA1680 | 4:26 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h24 | 12:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3144+ AA4745 | 4:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h32 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1641 · UA2665 | 5:10 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h20 | 12:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2848 · UA475 | 5:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h42 | 11:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2848 · UA2419 | 5:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 6h35 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1914+ AA5021 | 6:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h55 | 11:58 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2209+ AA5021 | 6:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h25 | 10:28 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3394+ AA5021 | 6:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h56 | 11:59 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6113 | 6:20 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2h20 | 8:40 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2800 · UA2665 | 6:41 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h49 | 12:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5503 · UA1253 | 7:10 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h31 | 12:41 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2047 · AA1914 | 7:48 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h10 | 11:58 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2047+ AA3394 | 7:48 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h11 | 11:59 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1429 · UA604 | 7:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h35 | 6:34 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1429 · UA2168 | 7:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 14h56 | 10:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1429 · UA505 | 7:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h05 | 6:04 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6214+ AA1915 | 5:10 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h30 | 12:40 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1098+ AA6413 | 5:31 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h49 | 12:20 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1098 · AA1916 | 5:31 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h15 | 9:46 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1098+ AA3591 | 5:31 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h22 | 10:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1969 · UA556 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h38 | 1:38 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1969 · UA2690 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h10 | 5:10 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1969 · UA2204 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h34 | 3:34 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1969 · UA2782 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h55 | 8:55 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2218 · UA535 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h51 | 11:51 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1969 · UA2815 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h46 | 6:46 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2779 | 6:16 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2h09 | 8:25 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1297 · AA1919 | 6:31 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h41 | 2:12 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA955+ AA6413 | 6:39 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h41 | 12:20 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA955 · AA2512 | 6:39 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h38 | 1:17 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA955+ AA3591 | 6:39 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h14 | 10:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2228 | 8:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2h08 | 10:38 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2050+ AA5002 | 9:45 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h00 | 3:45 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2050+ AA3583 | 9:45 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h01 | 3:46 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA2790 · UA475 | 11:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h41 | 11:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2790 · UA2419 | 11:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h34 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2803 · UA2419 | 11:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 12h34 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2803 · UA475 | 11:25 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h41 | 11:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA602+ AA5002 | 11:29 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h16 | 3:45 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA602 · AA1929 | 11:29 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h37 | 6:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA602+ AA3583 | 11:29 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h17 | 3:46 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5511 · UA588 | 11:33 AM Kansas City International Airport | 8h24 | 7:57 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6385+ AA3661 | 12:19 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h59 | 6:18 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1929+ AA3661 | 12:19 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h47 | 6:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1392+ AA3661 | 12:19 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h28 | 7:47 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2763 · UA2217 | 12:30 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h55 | 8:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5309 · UA2790 · UA2419 | 1:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h56 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5309 · UA2790 · UA475 | 1:03 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h03 | 11:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Soft tortillas filled with eggs, potatoes, cheese, or meats, reflecting Houston’s everyday Tex-Mex breakfast culture.
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Well-known restaurant serving refined regional Mexican cuisine in an elegant but welcoming setting.
Moderate by U.S. big-city standards. Dining and transport are manageable, but hotels and car-related costs can add up.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for coffee only if desired.
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