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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Spirit Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on American Airlines start at $114 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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: Virgin Atlantic (91%), Korean Air (90%), WestJet( 89%).

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: American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Kansas City. Prices for September average $409 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $102. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February. Opting for a September flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in February

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 8 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 50m 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?

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.

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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.

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Thu 7/1710:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/208:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$184

Thu 9/112:55 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 51mFrontier

Sun 9/146:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 38mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$193

Wed 8/135:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/141:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$220

Sun 8/247:02 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/286:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$226

Thu 9/114:35 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Tue 9/167:10 amDTW - MCI

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$242

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Thu 7/1710:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/208:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$184

Thu 9/112:55 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 51mFrontier

Sun 9/146:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 38mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$193

Wed 8/135:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/141:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$220

Sun 8/247:02 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/286:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$226

Thu 9/114:10 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Mon 9/154:15 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$242

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Tue 7/86:00 amMCI - DTW

2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/136:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$624

Thu 7/105:44 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 57mDelta

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Deal found 7/1

$584

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2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Mon 7/146:05 amDTW - MCI

2 stops5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$629

Fri 7/1111:20 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/149:53 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$277

Sun 7/1310:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/208:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$206

Thu 7/1710:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/208:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$184

Wed 8/135:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/141:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$220

Sun 8/247:02 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/286:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$226

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Fri 8/2211:22 amMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 36mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$65

Thu 7/3110:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$79

Tue 8/512:39 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$114

Mon 8/115:25 amMCI - DTW

2 stops5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$124

Sun 8/178:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop25h 13mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/30

$128

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MCI - DTW

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Kansas City

Thu 7/17

10:30 am-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/20

8:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

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Kansas City

Thu 9/11

2:55 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 51m

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Sun 9/14

6:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$193

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 8/13

5:39 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

1:02 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$220

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 8/24

7:02 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$226

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

4:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

4:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$242

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

11:22 am-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$65

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 7/31

10:30 am-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$79

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

12:39 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$114

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Mon 8/11

5:25 am-11:45 am

2 stops5h 20m

$124

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 8/17

8:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop25h 13m

$128

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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, 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?

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 80% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines, and Sun Country Air 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

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Sun Country Air

6.9

Okay

339 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,286 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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 8 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 50m 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 $184, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $193 and $220, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 53% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Spirit Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on American Airlines start at $114 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: Virgin Atlantic (91%), Korean Air (90%), WestJet( 89%).
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 $115. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $184 on average our data indicates $1,775 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$69	Average$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$201	Average$323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$230	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$316	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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