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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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 $86. Southwest flights start at $183 while deals on Delta start at $188 one-way.

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

The most flights from MCI to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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.

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).

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: KLM (91%), WestJet (87%), Virgin Atlantic( 85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Before booking your flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, Spirit Airlines or Southwest.

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.

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 9 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 3 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.

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

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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 December 27, 2025.

Wed 12/318:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 21mFrontier

Mon 1/512:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$323

Fri 12/2611:13 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Mon 1/512:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$343

Sat 12/278:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 40mFrontier

Mon 1/512:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$352

Fri 12/2611:13 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Fri 1/212:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$407

Fri 12/2611:13 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Sun 1/412:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$422

Mon 12/296:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:13 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$449

Mon 12/296:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/109:10 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$467

Mon 12/296:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/75:58 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$483

Mon 12/296:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 41mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/316:40 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$492

Sun 12/286:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/316:40 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop23h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$494

Best flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Thu 1/298:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/311:50 amDTW - MCI

1 stop29h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$203

Thu 1/2911:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops9h 42mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/316:36 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$238

Tue 2/107:00 amMCI - DTW

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sat 2/144:20 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$365

Fri 1/302:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop24h 34mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/25:15 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop21h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$386

Mon 1/1911:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/2210:54 amDTW - MCI

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$211

Thu 1/298:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/319:10 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$224

Fri 2/612:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/107:11 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$238

Wed 1/217:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/255:15 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$328

Thu 1/2911:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops11h 53mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/305:05 amDTW - MCI

1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$269

Wed 1/283:55 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops5h 00mSouthwest

Sat 1/318:50 amDTW - MCI

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$365

Thu 1/2912:55 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sat 1/317:00 amDTW - MCI

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$377

Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit. Data last updated December 27, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/1911:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/2210:54 amDTW - MCI

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$211

Thu 1/2211:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops21h 54mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/2911:00 amDTW - MCI

2 stops24h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$217

Fri 1/2311:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/307:14 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$225

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 48mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/292:36 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$232

Wed 1/285:04 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/316:36 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$230

Thu 1/298:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/311:50 amDTW - MCI

1 stop29h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$203

Thu 1/2911:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops9h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/15:14 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$209

Thu 1/298:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/319:10 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$224

One-way flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Wed 2/254:39 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$64

Mon 2/98:41 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$72

Sat 2/2810:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 52mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$75

Wed 2/184:39 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$81

Wed 2/115:48 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop29h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$85

Thu 2/269:24 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop25h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/27

$86

Sun 2/88:41 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$88

Sun 2/18:41 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$89

Thu 2/128:28 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 36mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$90

Thu 1/158:33 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$92

Thu 1/88:23 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$93

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Most accurate provider	CheapOair 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$184 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$64 (Frontier)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$507

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

8:59 am-9:46 am

1 stop23h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

11:50 am-4:09 pm

1 stop29h 19m

$203

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

11:26 am-10:54 am

2 stops22h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

10:54 am-10:31 am

1 stop24h 37m

$211

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

8:59 am-9:46 am

1 stop23h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

9:10 pm-8:09 am

1 stop11h 59m

$224

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

11:26 am-10:08 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

6:36 pm-10:31 am

1 stop16h 55m

$238

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 2/6

12:45 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:11 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$238

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

11:26 am-12:19 am

2 stops11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

5:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$269

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

5:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$328

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

4:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$365

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

3:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops5h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

8:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$365

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$377

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*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.

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

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $68). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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?

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 81% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit 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

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,022 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,212 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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 9 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 3 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 $238, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Kansas City in 9h 42m. 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 $68, 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 Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $339, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 84% 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 $86. Southwest flights start at $183 while deals on Delta start at $188 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: KLM (91%), WestJet (87%), Virgin Atlantic( 85%).
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 $148. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $184 on average, our data indicates $699 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $68). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$79	Average$219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$339	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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