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Find cheap flights from Kansas City to Detroit from $65

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit departing on 6/3. 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 Kansas City to Detroit (MCI-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit 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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9:40 pm - 12:25 pmMCI-DTW
13h 45m1 stop
6:35 pm - 9:49 amDTW-MCI
16h 14m1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28
9:40 pm - 12:25 pmMCI-DTW
13h 45m1 stop
4:58 pm - 9:49 amDTW-MCI
17h 51m2 stops
$141Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28
7:44 pm - 11:28 amMCI-DTW
14h 44m1 stop
9:14 pm - 8:15 amDTW-MCI
12h 01m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
7:44 pm - 11:28 amMCI-DTW
14h 44m1 stop
9:14 pm - 8:15 amDTW-MCI
12h 01m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
7:08 am - 4:34 pmMCI-DTW
8h 26m1 stop
6:52 am - 3:32 pmDTW-MCI
9h 40m1 stop
$182American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
5:48 am - 4:34 pmMCI-DTW
9h 46m1 stop
12:50 pm - 10:17 pmDTW-MCI
10h 27m1 stop
$288American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Sat, Aug 3
6:44 pm - 11:33 pmMCI-DTW
3h 49m1 stop
7:35 am - 2:20 pmDTW-MCI
7h 45m1 stop
$372United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 10
6:05 am - 8:58 amMCI-DTW
1h 53mnonstop
3:30 pm - 4:29 pmDTW-MCI
1h 59mnonstop
$389Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
6:29 am - 11:39 amMCI-DTW
4h 10m1 stop
3:30 pm - 4:29 pmDTW-MCI
1h 59mnonstop
$398Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
6:00 am - 4:57 pmMCI-DTW
9h 57m1 stop
9:28 am - 2:35 pmDTW-MCI
6h 07m1 stop
$464United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 30

Flights from Kansas City to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Detroit 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 Kansas City to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Kansas City to Detroit, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Kansas City to Detroit were found on Spirit Airlines ($126) and Frontier ($146). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $65.

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

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

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

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 52m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem 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 Kansas City to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 627 miles separating Kansas City to Detroit in about 1h 50m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:56 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 6:00 pm and lands at 8:50 pm.

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April

High season

July

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$65
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Detroit

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FAQs for booking Kansas City to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kansas City to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Detroit flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Detroit are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $498 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $491 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Kansas City to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and DTW 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 Kansas City to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from Kansas City 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 MCI to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $408 or less round-trip.

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

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

Nonstop departures

Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 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, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 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, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit. 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 Kansas City to Detroit? 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 10848 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries. They dont really bother you about carry-on size, I brought a descent sized backpack and they didnt even check.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 32mMCI-DTW
$65
6/3Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
19h 10mMCI-DTW
$79
5/31Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 21mMCI-DTW
$80
5/27Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 21mMCI-DTW
$81
6/10Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 21mMCI-DTW
$82
6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
11h 59mMCI-DTW
$109
5/9Thu
1 stopFrontier
13h 53mMCI-DTW
$169
6/10Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 56mMCI-DTW
$244
5/31Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 53mMCI-DTW
$274
6/10Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 29mMCI-DTW
$445

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Last minute flights from Kansas City to Detroit

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 Kansas City to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
5h 15mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stop
9h 40mDTW-MCI
$309
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 28mMCI-DTW
5/9Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 50mDTW-MCI
$344
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 38mMCI-DTW
5/9Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 50mDTW-MCI
$375
5/8Wed
multi-stop
11h 28mMCI-DTW
5/9Thu
multi-stop
21h 19mDTW-MCI
$393
5/5Sun
multi-stop
5h 15mMCI-DTW
5/6Mon
multi-stop
8h 38mDTW-MCI
$413
5/5Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 53mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
nonstopDelta
2h 00mDTW-MCI
$927
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 28mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 59mDTW-MCI
$936
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 50mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 06mDTW-MCI
$1,027
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 08mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 52mDTW-MCI
$1,397
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 08mMCI-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 15mDTW-MCI
$1,411

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Kansas City - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Kansas City (MCI)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Kansas City

Cabin classes:

$848
$1,147
$761
$279