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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit

Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 8
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11:12 am - 5:12 pmMCI-DTW
29h 00m1 stop
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6:29 pm - 10:17 amDTW-MCI
16h 48m1 stop
$122Frontier
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Fri, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:38 pm - 12:59 amMCI-DTW
27h 21m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:55 pmDTW-MCI
12h 55m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 13
Frontier Logo
8:28 pm - 8:20 pmMCI-DTW
22h 52m1 stop
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6:11 pm - 10:17 amDTW-MCI
17h 06m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 8
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11:12 am - 11:59 pmMCI-DTW
11h 47m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 10:17 amDTW-MCI
18h 02m1 stop
$171Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
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3:01 pm - 12:46 amMCI-DTW
8h 45m1 stop
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9:30 am - 9:59 pmDTW-MCI
13h 29m1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 18
Frontier Logo
8:38 pm - 12:59 amMCI-DTW
27h 21m1 stop
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7:55 am - 5:55 pmDTW-MCI
11h 00m1 stop
$217Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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5:15 am - 1:48 pmMCI-DTW
7h 33m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 9:58 amDTW-MCI
14h 59m1 stop
$273Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
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2:55 pm - 11:49 pmMCI-DTW
7h 54m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 9:58 amDTW-MCI
16h 23m1 stop
$287Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 11:48 amMCI-DTW
17h 37m2 stops
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2:33 pm - 9:59 pmDTW-MCI
8h 26m1 stop
$288Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 11:49 pmMCI-DTW
7h 54m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 9:58 amDTW-MCI
14h 59m1 stop
$289Spirit Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members onboard.
MCI's new single terminal design eases navigation.
Expert advice
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $122 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 34% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$122
Overall average: $468
Frontier
Mon 11/3Sat 11/8
MCI - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $389-597
Delta
Fri 11/21Fri 11/28
MCI - DTW • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
KLM

KLM's Economy Standard includes one checked bag up to 50 pounds, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.


KLM's Flying Blue program offers perks like free seat selection and priority boarding with status.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in benefits elite status holders and premium cabin passengers, expediting airport processes.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in, Wi-Fi, and Big Front Seat access.

Airports
MCI

MCI's new single terminal design makes navigation easy, with security right behind check-in and bag drop counters for quick access to gates.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
DTW

At DTW, rideshare and taxi services are available for easy access to downtown Detroit, with a bus route also connecting the airport to the city.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

John Walton

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

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Detroit flights

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 round-trip 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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $468 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $434, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Detroit

When to book flights from Kansas City to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $122 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, Air France, United Airlines, and Air Canada 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $402 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $464 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $308 or less one-way and $394 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

American almost always Delays flights from Austin to Dallas and back. I cannot believe they have such poor service on this route. I was about to switch to American from Delta, but they gave me enough reasons not to.

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

Didn’t like that we weren’t even offered a water. And really didn’t like the male flight attendant, he had major attitude. The flight however was good, pilots got us there in time safely.

The seats are too small the plane makes weird noise when landing 🛬

I never made my flight because of their poor service, as I said in my other review: I never made this flight. When I got to the airport I had a message to say that the flight was delayed and would be getting into Fort Lauderdale at 10 pm. My connecting flight was due to leave around 10:10 pm so there is no way I would have made the connection. I went back to the Spirit desk and tried to explain this to a desk agent who didn't understand. Eventually her supervisor came over and explained it. The desk agent was unhelpful and only offered options that would have required getting a hotel overnight. She offered no hotel or meal vouchers and when I said that it seemed my only option was to go to another airline she told me I needed to make a decision because they were closing the desk and would not be back till 3 pm. I went to Delta and had to pay extra but they could help get me back to Orlando. I now have to file a claim against Spirit and I am just glad I paid for insurance. Very unhappy and very poor service.

I never made this flight. When I got to the airport I had a message to say that the flight was delayed and would be getting into Fort Lauderdale at 10 pm. My connecting flight was due to leave around 10:10 pm so there is no way I would have made the connection. I went back to the Spirit desk and tried to explain this to a desk agent who didn't understand. Eventually her supervisor came over and explained it. The desk agent was unhelpful and only offered options that would have required getting a hotel overnight. She offered no hotel or meal vouchers and when I said that it seemed my only option was to go to another airline she told me I needed to make a decision because they were closing the desk and would not be back till 3 pm. I went to Delta and had to pay extra but they could help get me back to Orlando. I now have to file a claim against Spirit and I am just glad I paid for insurance. Very unhappy and very poor service.

Spirit rescheduled a 4:30 PM flight to 8:52 AM. That's ridiculous and borderline fraud.

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

Changing the flight time to 6:15 am on the return flight is extremely inconvenient. The flight was okay. It was on time. The crew was friendly. The seats were uncomfortable. All the upsells are annoying, and I would prefer paying a single higher fee and not have to purchase so much extra.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

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