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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Kansas City from $80

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Kansas City departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City (DTW-MCI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Kansas City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:22 pm - 12:59 amDTW-MCI
6h 37m1 stop
7:44 pm - 11:28 amMCI-DTW
14h 44m1 stop
mar, mag 14 - mar, mag 21
10:55 am - 9:14 amDTW-MCI
23h 19m1 stop
7:07 pm - 10:00 amMCI-DTW
13h 53m1 stop
$160Frontier
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lun, mag 6 - gio, mag 9
7:22 pm - 12:59 amDTW-MCI
6h 37m1 stop
5:20 am - 8:36 amMCI-DTW
26h 16m2 stops
$166Spirit Airlines
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mar, mag 14 - mar, mag 21
8:48 am - 12:59 amDTW-MCI
17h 11m2 stops
6:35 pm - 3:11 pmMCI-DTW
19h 36m3 stops
$172Spirit Airlines
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mar, mag 14 - mar, mag 21
11:04 am - 5:11 pmDTW-MCI
7h 07m1 stop
6:29 pm - 12:29 amMCI-DTW
5h 00m1 stop
$240American Airlines
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mar, mag 14 - mar, mag 14
8:30 am - 9:30 amDTW-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
6:00 am - 8:56 amMCI-DTW
1h 56mnonstop
$379Delta
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sab, giu 22 - ven, giu 28
8:25 am - 2:18 pmDTW-MCI
6h 53m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:56 amMCI-DTW
1h 56mnonstop
$388Delta
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sab, giu 22 - ven, giu 28
6:00 am - 2:24 pmDTW-MCI
9h 24m1 stop
6:42 pm - 10:12 amMCI-DTW
14h 30m2 stops
$493United Airlines
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mar, mag 14 - mar, mag 14
6:13 pm - 9:55 pmDTW-MCI
4h 42m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:08 pmMCI-DTW
6h 08m1 stop
$679United Airlines
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sab, mag 25 - lun, mag 27
7:57 pm - 11:46 pmDTW-MCI
4h 49m1 stop
6:10 am - 4:54 pmMCI-DTW
9h 44m2 stops
$711American Airlines
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ven, ott 11 - lun, ott 14

Flights from Detroit to Kansas City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Kansas City?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Kansas City, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Kansas City back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City is April, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $515 and $478 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $80. KAYAK users also found Detroit to Kansas City round-trip flights on Frontier from $160 and on Spirit Airlines from $166.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City.
There is just one airline that flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $338.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Kansas City, with an average flight time of 2h 02m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 47 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Kansas City take?

Nonstop flights from Detroit generally make it to Kansas City in 1h 59m. The flying distance between the two cities is 627 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Kansas City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:45 am and will be landing in Kansas City at 9:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Kansas City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City jets off at 8:58 pm and lands at 9:57 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Kansas City flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City was $80 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Kansas City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Kansas City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Kansas City?

    On your way to Kansas City, you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at Kansas City.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Delta, Silver Airways, Spirit Airlines, Horizon Air, and Sun Country Air offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Kansas City?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Kansas City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Kansas City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Kansas City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $498 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kansas City with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and MCI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kansas City from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $273 or less one-way and $378 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Kansas City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Wednesday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
7.5food
8.2boarding
Airline reviews

On 2 different flights the wifi was horrible and there was no drink or snack service.

6.0 GoodJason, Apr 2024ATL - MCI
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On 2 different flights the wifi was horrible and there was no drink or snack service.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight was canceled. Knew there was weather, and were notified of 20 min delayed, and then suddenly canceled. Next reschedule was for 2 days. No help other than to refund. Thankfully full refund and appreciate that. I appreciate discounted airline but felt they could've done more for customer inconvenience.

Flying on Spirit Airline is a penny-pinching beat down.

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Retired military should be able to board with Active duty like Alligint airlines does

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11mar
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 53mDTW-MCI
$80
5/8mer
1 stopFrontier
23h 24mDTW-MCI
$86
5/15mer
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 37mDTW-MCI
$97
5/10ven
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 40mDTW-MCI
$119
6/30dom
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 53mDTW-MCI
$143
4/26ven
1 stopSun Country Air
4h 11mDTW-MCI
$145
6/11mar
nonstopDelta
1h 59mDTW-MCI
$239
6/29sab
1 stopDelta
4h 19mDTW-MCI
$248
6/29sab
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 07mDTW-MCI
$388
4/26ven
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 57mDTW-MCI
$541

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Kansas City that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26ven
multi-stop
4h 11mDTW-MCI
5/7mar
multi-stop
13h 53mMCI-DTW
$212
4/26ven
multi-stop
4h 11mDTW-MCI
4/30mar
multi-stop
13h 53mMCI-DTW
$261
4/26ven
multi-stop
4h 11mDTW-MCI
6/25mar
multi-stop
12h 42mMCI-DTW
$274
4/26ven
multi-stop
4h 11mDTW-MCI
5/7mar
multi-stop
10h 43mMCI-DTW
$287
4/24mer
multi-stop
23h 24mDTW-MCI
4/29lun
multi-stop
13h 52mMCI-DTW
$303
4/24mer
multi-stopFrontier
23h 24mDTW-MCI
4/26ven
multi-stopFrontier
13h 48mMCI-DTW
$308
4/24mer
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 24mDTW-MCI
4/29lun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 12mMCI-DTW
$434
4/26ven
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 10mDTW-MCI
5/7mar
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 36mMCI-DTW
$442
4/26ven
nonstopDelta
2h 05mDTW-MCI
5/7mar
nonstopDelta
1h 57mMCI-DTW
$619
4/26ven
nonstopDelta
2h 05mDTW-MCI
5/7mar
multi-stopDelta
5h 54mMCI-DTW
$628

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Detroit - Kansas City Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Kansas City (MCI)United States

Return flight deals:

Kansas City - Detroit

Cabin classes:

$888
$378