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$88+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Detroit (MCI - DTT)

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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DTT
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Detroit All airports are usually found in September or October, booked 27 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 (DTT). 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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
From Kansas City to Detroit (DTT)
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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 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/115:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/122:53 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Thu 10/96:00 amDTW - MCI
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:02 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1811:44 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:30 pmMCI - DTW
2 stops6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/236:15 amDTW - MCI
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$247

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

5:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

2:53 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$183

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

6:02 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$218

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

7:02 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

11:44 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$236

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

7:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$237

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

5:15 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$88

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 8/13

7:20 pm-10:59 am

1 stop14h 39m

$107

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

3:23 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$119

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Tue 9/2

11:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$124

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sun 8/17

8:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop25h 13m

$128

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI - DTW

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$134

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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

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

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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit, you should look to book at least 27 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 79% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Detroit

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 1, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to DTT are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Kansas City to Detroit 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 on Cheapflights.

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

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.

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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to Detroit, 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?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to Detroit, 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 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines, and Sun Country Air 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
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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?

    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 11 flights from Kansas City to All airports, all of which are around 1h 51m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit.

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

    Currently priced at $183, 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 Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $218 and $237, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% 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. Frontier flights start at $107 while deals on Southwest start at $119 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 Spirit Airlines (93%), Korean Air (90%) or WestJet (89%) 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 $1,618 for a flight from Kansas City to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $183.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Kansas City to Detroit 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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