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$75+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DTW
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in June or May, booked 90 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Priceline)

One-way from

$75
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$409
From Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Mon 9/86:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:15 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:59 amDTW - MCI
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:59 amDTW - MCI
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Fri 9/1910:54 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Sun 9/146:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Fri 9/2610:54 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:15 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/249:19 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:22 amMCI - DTW
1 stop26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/109:19 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:15 pmMCI - DTW
2 stops16h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/296:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:15 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Sun 9/146:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$190

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

3:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

6:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$149

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

3:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$149

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

5:15 pm-9:59 am

1 stop15h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

11:59 am-1:48 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$156

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

3:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

3:42 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$162

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/19

5:15 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop20h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$162

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/19

5:15 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop20h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

11:59 am-1:48 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$162

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 10/10

8:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop27h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

4:58 pm-10:42 am

1 stop18h 44m

$162

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 10/19

11:37 am-4:03 pm

1 stop27h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$162

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

5:15 pm-8:14 am

1 stop13h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

7:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$170

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

3:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

11:59 am-1:48 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 8, 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 August 18, 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 82% 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $238.

What’s the fastest layover option from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 14 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.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $149, Frontier can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Kansas City in 8h 45m. The distance from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 627 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $79, 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 American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $208 and $273, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 80% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (94%), Korean Air( 93%).

  • 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 $118. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $187 on average our data indicates $519 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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