How long is the flight from Kansas City to Detroit?

For as low as $327, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit from Kansas City in 5h 38m. Kansas City and Detroit are separated by a distance of 627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit round-trip?

Currently priced at $68, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Detroit 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. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 85% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Detroit one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Southwest flights start at $183 while deals on Delta start at $188 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit 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 when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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 cheapest flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

On average you can expect to pay $520 for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $185.

What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Detroit?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kansas City to Detroit consider choosing KLM (91%), WestJet (87%) or Virgin Atlantic (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Detroit?

Delta, Spirit Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Kansas City to Detroit.

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

Booking a flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Kansas City to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Kansas City to All airports, all of which are around 1h 48m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit.

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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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 18, 2025.

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Sun 1/412:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$198

Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/110:38 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$282

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Fri 1/212:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$317

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - DTW

2 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/45:50 amDTW - MCI

1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$320

Tue 12/308:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/310:38 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$321

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Sun 1/412:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$327

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$362

Wed 12/246:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops36h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/45:50 amDTW - MCI

1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$377

Wed 12/246:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops36h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/23:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$382

Wed 12/246:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops36h 14mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/110:38 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$383

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 18, 2025.

Thu 1/228:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/242:36 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$234

Thu 1/2211:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops9h 42mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/242:36 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$242

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Sun 1/412:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$327

Tue 1/207:15 amMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/204:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$333

Fri 1/232:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop24h 34mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/255:15 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop21h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$385

Fri 1/236:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 59mDelta

Mon 1/2612:15 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$399

Fri 2/67:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/85:00 amDTW - MCI

3 stops30h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$286

Fri 2/62:12 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 58mDelta

Sun 2/87:55 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$399

Thu 1/225:47 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 58mDelta

Sat 1/243:50 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$399

Fri 2/206:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 57mDelta

Mon 2/233:51 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$399

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Detroit. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/110:38 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$282

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Sun 1/412:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$198

Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/67:45 amDTW - MCI

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$268

Mon 1/511:38 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/83:10 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop20h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$185

Thu 1/228:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/242:36 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$234

Thu 1/2211:26 amMCI - DTW

2 stops9h 42mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/242:36 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$242

Fri 1/237:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/265:15 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$248

Fri 1/3011:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/15:14 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$193

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 18, 2025.

Wed 2/114:39 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$64

Wed 2/254:39 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop6h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$65

Mon 2/238:33 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$72

Mon 2/98:41 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$74

Wed 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$77

Sun 2/88:41 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$79

Mon 1/1212:50 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$81

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$82

Mon 3/28:33 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$85

Thu 2/269:24 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop12h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$87

Thu 2/198:28 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 36mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$88

Thu 2/58:43 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 36mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$89

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One-way from	$64 (Frontier)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$553

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

8:59 am-9:46 am

1 stop23h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

2:36 pm-10:31 am

2 stops20h 55m

$234

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

11:26 am-10:08 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

2:36 pm-10:31 am

2 stops20h 55m

$242

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:00 am-10:31 am

3 stops30h 31m

$286

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 12/24

11:33 am-6:11 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

12:20 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$327

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Tue 1/20

7:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

4:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$333

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

2:45 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop24h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$385

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

12:15 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$399

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 2/6

2:12 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

7:55 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$399

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

5:47 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

3:50 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$399

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 2/20

6:30 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

3:51 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$399

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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
Cheapfaremart	Price 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 flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit (average of $68). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit 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 DTT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 81% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Kansas City to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $233.

What’s the fastest layover option from Kansas City to Detroit?

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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Kansas City to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 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

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 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

8,006 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 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

8,191 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 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?
Booking a flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Kansas City to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Kansas City to All airports, all of which are around 1h 48m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Detroit?
For as low as $327, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit from Kansas City in 5h 38m. Kansas City and Detroit are separated by a distance of 627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit round-trip?
Currently priced at $68, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Detroit 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. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 85% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Detroit one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. 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?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kansas City to Detroit consider choosing KLM (91%), WestJet (87%) or Virgin Atlantic (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Detroit?
On average you can expect to pay $520 for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $185.
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?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit (average of $68). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit 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$80	Average$217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$339	Average$489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 December 12, 2025.

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kansas City to Detroit?

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Kansas City to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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