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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $399-$597
Frontier
Sun 11/11Sun 11/18
DTW - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $439-$638
Delta
Tue 9/18Fri 9/21
DTW - MCI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 03m
Direct flights
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 13% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Kansas City (DTW-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:05 am - 1:22 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:17 pm - 12:24 amMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
$201Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:23 pm - 8:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
17h 23m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:32 pm - 3:28 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$226Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:08 am - 7:37 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
13h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:32 pm - 3:28 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$229Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:08 am - 7:37 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
13h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:32 pm - 3:28 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$232Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:23 pm - 8:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
17h 23m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:32 pm - 3:28 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$239Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:23 pm - 8:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
17h 23m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:32 pm - 8:23 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$245Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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3:55 pm - 9:10 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
6h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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10:45 am - 6:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl
$317Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:00 am - 9:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
4h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl
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2:00 pm - 8:35 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$317Southwest
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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8:10 pm - 9:18 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
2h 08mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 8:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 56mnonstop
$399Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20
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8:50 am - 9:51 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
2h 01mnonstop
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6:30 am - 9:27 amMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 57mnonstop
$399Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City start at $201. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $399 to $597. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $201 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City at $409 round-trip.
  • March ($589) and August ($558) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Kansas City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Detroit to Kansas City

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $525 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City takes 2h 03m, covering 627 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 10:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:53 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 03m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $470. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $201 to $1,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 26m, compared with 3h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 04m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City?

    Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Avis
    · Alamo
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City range from $399 to $597, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $446 - about $123 less than Sunday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City trip for October. Fares historically average $409 round-trip in that month - typically $180 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $224 round-trip on this route - about $301 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.
    - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    - Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    - Days Inn by Wyndham Kansas City International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Kansas City?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Detroit to Kansas City

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Kansas City (MCI)