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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$175
Typical prices: $292-$469
Frontier
Mon 8/24Sun 8/30
MCI - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $512-$629
Delta
Wed 10/28Sun 11/1
MCI - DTW • Non-stop
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KLM Economy Standard includes a checked bag, adding value over basic fares.
Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.
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Cheapest • Avg $190 (round-trip)
St. Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 21m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
Frontier Logo
11:26 am - 9:20 am
MCI
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DTW
20h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:46 pm - 10:41 am
DTW
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MCI
14h 55m
1 stop
$175Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:00 pm - 1:04 am
MCI
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DTW
7h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:05 pm
DTW
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MCI
11h 05m
1 stop
$182Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
11:26 am - 1:04 am
MCI
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DTW
12h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:46 pm - 10:41 am
DTW
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MCI
14h 55m
1 stop
$183Frontier
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:17 pm - 2:39 pm
MCI
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DTW
23h 22m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:26 am
DTW
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MCI
22h 26m
1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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8:32 pm - 12:06 am
MCI
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DTW
26h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 8:26 am
DTW
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MCI
17h 03m
1 stop
$237Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 12:24 am
MCI
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DTW
9h 07m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:26 am
DTW
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MCI
22h 26m
1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:05 am - 2:05 pm
MCI
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DTW
7h 00m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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MCI
3h 40m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:40 am - 2:00 pm
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DTW
5h 20m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 10:40 pm
DTW
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MCI
4h 30m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:10 pm - 5:04 pm
MCI
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DTW
1h 54mnonstop
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8:40 am - 9:47 am
DTW
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MCI
2h 07mnonstop
$399Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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10:31 am - 1:29 pm
MCI
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DTW
1h 58mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 8:43 pm
DTW
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MCI
1h 58mnonstop
$399Delta
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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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Kansas City usually cost between $292 and $469 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $175 on Frontier (Aug 24-Aug 30).

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, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 February, where tickets cost $419 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $617 and $551 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 $469, 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Detroit

 
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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

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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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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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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
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $72 for a one-way ticket and $175 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, and JetBlue 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?

    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, 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 $551 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 $490 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $335 or less one-way and $563 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

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

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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Kansas City (MCI)
Detroit (DTW)