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$73+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MCI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

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$149
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

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July

Average price

$429
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kansas City
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 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/116:35 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Mon 10/138:38 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop27h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/1210:54 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Fri 9/195:15 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/114:49 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/135:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop9h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$193
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Mon 9/82:53 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/265:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/186:10 amDTW - MCI
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/215:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$199
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:54 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/213:01 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$201
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Sat 12/67:00 amDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/81:44 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:30 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/55:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/182:53 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/215:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop26h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$209
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 10/117:55 amDTW - MCI
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/135:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$211
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Thu 10/92:53 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop9h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/135:15 amMCI - DTW
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$212

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Kansas City

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DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

4:58 pm-10:42 am

1 stop18h 44m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

8:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop27h 21m

$162

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

6:35 pm-10:42 am

1 stop17h 07m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

8:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop27h 21m

$162

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

10:54 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

8:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop27h 21m

$162

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

2:52 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Kansas City

Fri 9/12

3:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 45m

$162

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

10:54 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Kansas City

Fri 9/19

5:15 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$165

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

1:44 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 35m

$193

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

4:49 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

5:15 am-3:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$193

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

4:49 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Kansas City

Wed 11/5

10:09 am-9:36 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$193

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

2:53 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

5:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$195

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

10:54 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$73

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City

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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 August 8, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in June 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 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 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Detroit to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 14, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 August 14, 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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 9 flights from All airports to Kansas City, all of which are around 1h 52m 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.

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

    Currently priced at $49, 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 Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $158 and $199, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 86% 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: Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (87%), Korean Air (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $152. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $192 on average our data indicates $296 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in June 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 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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