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$61+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MCI
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/2112:20 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/175:58 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/114:37 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop20h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/151:23 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/55:50 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/2212:20 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/169:40 amDTW - MCI
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/245:20 amDTW - MCI
1 stop7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amMCI - DTW
1 stop16h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/119:53 pmDTW - MCI
2 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:23 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:11 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amMCI - DTW
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 11/126:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1411:12 amMCI - DTW
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/2112:20 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Tue 12/238:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop13h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$213

Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$409
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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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Kansas City that are best for you.

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DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/19

7:17 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Kansas City

Sun 11/23

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop26h 58m

$236

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

3:12 pm-12:28 pm

3 stops22h 16m

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

7:33 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$245

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

8:32 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 06m

Kansas City

Mon 12/8

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$263

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

11:03 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Kansas City

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$306

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

9:12 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 38m

Kansas City

Thu 12/25

7:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$327

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

5:55 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 55m

Kansas City

Mon 2/16

1:25 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$367

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$391

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 12/23

12:48 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$391

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/19

8:40 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Kansas City

Sun 12/21

6:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:00 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Kansas City

Sat 11/29

6:29 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$399

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

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 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $96). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 October 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% 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 October 23, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Kansas City?

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.

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.

St. Louis (STL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $259.

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 St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.

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 October 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Kansas City. 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 Detroit to Kansas City?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Kansas City (MCI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Kansas City. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from All airports to Kansas City, all of which are around 2h 03m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit to Kansas City in about 13h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 40m. The distance between Detroit and Kansas City is about 627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $96, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Kansas City and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $203 and $236, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Kansas City on time: American Airlines (100%), Virgin Atlantic (93%), Korean Air (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $278. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $197 on average, our data indicates $569 when flying from Detroit to Kansas City.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City 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 Detroit to Kansas City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $96). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 Detroit to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Kansas City. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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