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Cheapest round-trip
$183
Typical prices: $399-$611
Frontier
Mon 12/3Tue 12/4
DTW - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$459
Typical prices: $439-$638
Delta
Fri 12/28Mon 1/1
DTW - MCI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 08m
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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 44% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 11% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 27m (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

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4
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11:56 am - 7:33 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
8h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:29 pm - 1:10 amMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$183Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:35 pm - 7:47 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
24h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 11:51 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$184Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:35 pm - 7:47 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
24h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 11:51 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$196Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:07 am - 8:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
23h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Fort Lauderdale
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8:43 pm - 3:34 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$223Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:33 pm - 3:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
19h 26m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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4:49 pm - 11:13 amMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 24m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$228Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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3:02 pm - 8:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
18h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
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8:43 pm - 11:51 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$228Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:50 am - 9:55 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
5h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
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12:20 pm - 8:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$322Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:25 pm - 11:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
3h 35m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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2:10 pm - 11:35 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$326Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
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7:45 pm - 8:49 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
2h 04mnonstop
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6:34 am - 9:30 amMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 56mnonstop
$459Delta
Sat, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 25
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8:35 am - 9:46 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City
2h 11mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 8:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 56mnonstop
$459Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights

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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 typically range from $399 to $611. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $183, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City at $424 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 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights 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 44% 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

$91
Beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way 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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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 8:35 am and lands at 10:43 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:18 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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 08m, covering 627 miles.

  • 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.

  • 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 $611, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $479 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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–$90 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.

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

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

  • 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 $184 to $1,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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.

  • 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 $162, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • 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 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) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $466 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $113.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

  • 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 27m, compared with 3h 57m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 58m 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 popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

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

  • 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 free seat selection

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

  • 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 First Class

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

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 are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $466, about $113 less than Sunday fares (20% 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 44% 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 January. Fares historically average $424 round-trip in that month - typically $165 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.

    • Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    • Best Western Plus Kansas City Airport-KCI East

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City

Monday

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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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