$78+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Kansas City (DTT - MCI)
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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MCI
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kansas CityExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/244:37 pm -
2 stops43h 04m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 8/278:46 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/288:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/218:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:40 pm -
1 stop17h 01m
Sun 9/138:32 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/48:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 9/711:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 9/411:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:40 pm -
1 stop17h 01m
Fri 9/118:32 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/288:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Sat 9/55:00 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$218
Best flights from Detroit to Kansas CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Thu 9/104:05 pm -
2 stops8h 15m
Sat 9/125:35 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 8/4![Southwest logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:50 am -
Nonstop2h 01m
Tue 10/610:32 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 8/1![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/296:00 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Mon 8/316:15 am -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2912:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 58m
Tue 10/610:32 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 9/42:40 pm -
2 stops9h 00m
Mon 9/75:10 am -
2 stops6h 30m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 01m
Mon 9/76:20 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 8/2![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/307:00 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Sun 9/68:55 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:15 am -
1 stop5h 11m
Mon 9/76:20 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$409
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/218:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/244:37 pm -
2 stops43h 04m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 8/278:46 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/288:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/288:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Sat 9/55:00 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Mon 8/3111:26 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 9/411:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:40 pm -
1 stop17h 01m
Sun 9/138:32 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:40 pm -
1 stop17h 01m
Fri 9/118:32 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/48:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Mon 9/711:26 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$213
One-way flights from Detroit to Kansas CitySearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:40 pm -
1 stop17h 01m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/306:00 am -
1 stop29h 41m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 10/31:31 pm -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 10/44:23 pm -
1 stop17h 03m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/48:46 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 9/68:46 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sun 11/111:00 am -
1 stop22h 26m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$105
Find flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $172 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $78 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $419 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Kansas City 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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Kansas City that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/10
4:05 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops8h 15m
Kansas City
Sat 9/12
5:35 am-2:00 pm
2 stops7h 25m
$379
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 8/29
6:00 am-2:40 pm
2 stops9h 40m
Kansas City
Mon 8/31
6:15 am-2:05 pm
2 stops6h 50m
$379
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 10/3
8:50 am-9:51 am
Nonstop2h 01m
Kansas City
Tue 10/6
10:32 am-1:27 pm
Nonstop1h 55m
$399
Quickest round-trip
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/29
12:20 pm-1:18 pm
Nonstop1h 58m
Kansas City
Tue 10/6
10:32 am-1:27 pm
Nonstop1h 55m
$399
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/4
2:40 pm-10:40 pm
2 stops9h 00m
Kansas City
Mon 9/7
5:10 am-12:40 pm
2 stops6h 30m
$399
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/4
4:00 pm-5:01 pm
Nonstop2h 01m
Kansas City
Mon 9/7
6:20 am-9:18 am
Nonstop1h 58m
$399
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/30
7:00 am-1:55 pm
2 stops7h 55m
Kansas City
Sun 9/6
8:55 am-5:50 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$406
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/3
7:15 am-11:26 am
1 stop5h 11m
Kansas City
Mon 9/7
6:20 am-9:18 am
Nonstop1h 58m
$409
Cheapest one-way
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/3
6:55 am-9:35 am
1 stop3h 40m
$185
DetroitKansas City
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City
DTWMCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 10/10
6:20 am-9:40 am
1 stop4h 20m
$185
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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Detroit-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
DTT-MCI
DTW-MCI
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Kansas City
DTT-MCI
DTW-MCI
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $409). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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 DTT to MCI?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Detroit to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Kansas City
Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Kansas City. 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 5, 2026.
The most flights from DTT to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Kansas City?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Kansas City flights typically cost between $330 and $597 in August.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $172 on Frontier (Aug 24-Aug 31).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Kansas City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Kansas City on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $201.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Kansas City?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Kansas City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City?
The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Kansas City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated August 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andFrontier from Detroit to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$117 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$431 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$399 | Average$512 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |