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$69 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Detroit

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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

Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:21 pmMCI-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
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8:40 am - 9:35 amDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:21 pmMCI-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 9:35 amDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$140Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:21 pmMCI-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 9:35 amDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:21 pmMCI-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 9:35 amDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$157Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 6
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7:20 pm - 12:44 amMCI-DTW
28h 24m1 stop
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5:48 pm - 6:44 pmDTW-MCI
1h 56mnonstop
Wed, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 6
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7:20 pm - 12:44 amMCI-DTW
28h 24m1 stop
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9:04 am - 10:00 amDTW-MCI
25h 56m1 stop
Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 10:30 pmMCI-DTW
8h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 1:05 pmDTW-MCI
8h 00m2 stops
$281Southwest
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
7:51 pm - 12:45 amMCI-DTW
27h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:02 pmDTW-MCI
14h 02m1 stop
$286Frontier
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:20 amMCI-DTW
3h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:30 amDTW-MCI
6h 50m2 stops
$312Southwest
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Fri, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 23
Delta Logo
5:44 pm - 8:41 pmMCI-DTW
1h 57mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:23 pm - 1:22 pmDTW-MCI
1h 59mnonstop
$399Delta
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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

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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Stefanie Waldek

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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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

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

Expert on DTW

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 December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $474 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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 $69 for a one-way ticket and $139 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Detroit flight route: Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Air France, United Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • 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 Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Detroit are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $441 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $177 or less one-way and $354 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

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, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 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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Direct 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, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Detroit

 
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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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.0Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

4.0 OkayChad, Jun 2025BNA - CLT
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Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

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

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

The airplanes were so old and out-dated it was terrifying to fly on them.

It was very good. Our flight was delayed and we as a result missed our connecting flight but rescheduled to the next day. The Need Help staff was so great and offered us compensation that was beyond satisfactory.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

Crew from Columbus to Atlanta excellent. Flight overall was good. Flight crew from Atlanta to Newark were average probably because they had to deal with overbooked flight and obnoxious people on the flight. Ground crew in terminal needed to do a better job limiting luggage boarding the plane.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

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