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

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $506 for nonstop.

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.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $657, a difference of $238. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:26 am and lands at 8:23 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 7:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $482. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 57m, covering 627 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $173 to $1,187. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 30m, compared with 3h 43m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $399 to $587, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

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