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$80+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (MCI - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DTW
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$463
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:46 amMCI - DTW
1 stop13h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/58:20 amDTW - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$174
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:20 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Wed 7/237:15 amDTW - MCI
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/201:43 pmDTW - MCI
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:40 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Sat 7/195:20 amDTW - MCI
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:37 amMCI - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Fri 6/68:40 amDTW - MCI
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:00 amMCI - DTW
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:15 amDTW - MCI
2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$434

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Kansas City

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 6/4

5:46 am-7:47 pm

1 stop13h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

8:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$174

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 7/16

7:20 pm-10:59 am

1 stop14h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/23

7:15 am-6:23 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$252

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 5/18

4:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

1:43 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$258

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 7/16

5:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/19

5:20 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$326

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sat 5/31

6:37 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

8:40 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$339

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 5/30

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

7:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$434

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 5/29

10:15 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$80

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 5/8

8:51 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$120

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 7/10

8:30 pm-9:11 am

1 stop11h 41m

$123

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 7/2

7:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$142

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kansas City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 77% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Kansas City to Detroit?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Kansas City, then you need to book flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. There are 13 flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Kansas City are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 53m is how long a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $174, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $326, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Frontier flights start at $120 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $123 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Korean Air (93%), WestJet( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $66. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $148 on average our data indicates $1,304 when flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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