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$74 Find cheap flights from Kansas City to Detroit

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Cheap flight deals 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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1:37 pm - 4:37 pmMCI-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
5:27 pm - 6:22 pmDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 26
1:37 pm - 4:37 pmMCI-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
5:27 pm - 6:22 pmDTW-MCI
1h 55mnonstop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 26
6:10 am - 9:07 amMCI-DTW
1h 57mnonstop
8:25 am - 9:25 amDTW-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
$199Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 19
5:48 am - 10:26 amMCI-DTW
3h 38m1 stop
5:17 pm - 10:06 pmDTW-MCI
5h 49m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 19
8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMCI-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
10:25 am - 5:24 pmDTW-MCI
7h 59m1 stop
Sun, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 26
2:04 pm - 4:58 pmMCI-DTW
1h 54mnonstop
7:52 pm - 11:18 pmDTW-MCI
4h 26m1 stop
$248Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 20
7:02 am - 9:53 pmMCI-DTW
13h 51m1 stop
10:25 am - 5:24 pmDTW-MCI
7h 59m1 stop
Sun, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 26
6:35 pm - 12:08 amMCI-DTW
4h 33m1 stop
7:57 pm - 11:46 pmDTW-MCI
4h 49m1 stop
$352American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 13
1:45 pm - 11:58 pmMCI-DTW
9h 13m2 stops
7:38 am - 10:43 amDTW-MCI
4h 05m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 18
3:31 pm - 11:58 pmMCI-DTW
7h 27m2 stops
11:00 am - 2:35 pmDTW-MCI
4h 35m1 stop
$418United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16

Flights from Kansas City to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Fridays 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Kansas City to Detroit were found on Spirit Airlines ($167) and Delta ($199). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $74.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Kansas City and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. They are Delta and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Spirit Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $152. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Kansas City and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 56m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kansas City and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kansas City to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 627 miles separating Kansas City to Detroit in about 1h 53m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kansas City to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:56 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kansas City to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 8:00 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

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December

High season

July

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$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $74 for a one-way ticket and $167 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, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Cape Air.

  • 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $477 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $439 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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 $209 or less one-way and $400 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Kansas City to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop 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, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 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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Nonstop 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, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 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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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.
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
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

8.0 ExcellentPatricia, May 2024CMH - DTW
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Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Not enough help at airport during boarding process. Flight was delayed. Overall WORST flying experience I’ve ever had. Will NEVER FLT SPIRIT AGAIN

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

Could have TV/Movie and some water ou soda free

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

The non stop flight and able to go into Atlantic City airport. They could lower the prices. It starts out low but then if you want to bring luggage and pick your seat the price goes up quite a bit.

Flight got diwngraded last minute and left us stranded. I was told I’ll be given credit for my luggage and seat upgrades but haven’t got anything yet

We can’t predict circumstances like this ahead of time, but I give your staff a hats off for immediately giving us updated informations.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

The plane was not on time for boarding or departure or arrivals.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/11Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 00mMCI-DTW
$74
7/21Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 00mMCI-DTW
$99
7/11Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 17mMCI-DTW
$106
8/3Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 21mMCI-DTW
$111
8/12Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
23h 20mMCI-DTW
$113
6/26Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
20h 02mMCI-DTW
$118
6/20Thu
1 stopFrontier
14h 12mMCI-DTW
$124
8/2Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 55mMCI-DTW
$139
8/3Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 57mMCI-DTW
$274
8/2Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 28mMCI-DTW
$329

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Last minute flights from Kansas City to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kansas City to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 24mMCI-DTW
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 31mDTW-MCI
$240
6/15Sat
multi-stop
18h 29mMCI-DTW
6/18Tue
multi-stop
26h 51mDTW-MCI
$248
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 48mMCI-DTW
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 31mDTW-MCI
$253
6/14Fri
multi-stop
20h 58mMCI-DTW
6/16Sun
multi-stop
9h 20mDTW-MCI
$263
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 34mMCI-DTW
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 30mDTW-MCI
$271
6/11Tue
multi-stopFrontier
20h 27mMCI-DTW
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
22h 52mDTW-MCI
$338
6/15Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 55mMCI-DTW
6/18Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 00mDTW-MCI
$609
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 02mMCI-DTW
6/18Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 00mDTW-MCI
$619
6/12Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 51mMCI-DTW
7/3Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 04mDTW-MCI
$1,242
6/13Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 00mMCI-DTW
7/4Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 58mDTW-MCI
$1,352

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Kansas City - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Kansas City (MCI)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Kansas City

Cabin classes:

$647
$4,182
$1,142
$243