What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Chicago (MDW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $288.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

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

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 20m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City

The most flights from DTW to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City on time: American Airlines (100%), Korean Air (93%), WestJet (90%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Consider Delta, Southwest or Spirit Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To fly from Detroit to Kansas City, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI). Nonstop flights to Kansas City from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 11 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City offered by 4 different airlines.

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.

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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 diciembre 3, 2025.

mié. 12/316:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

mié. 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$185

mié. 12/316:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines

mié. 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$207

dom. 12/142:28 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop28h 28mMultiple Airlines

mar. 1/66:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$213

jue. 12/187:04 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/226:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$222

mar. 12/305:50 amDTW - MCI

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

lun. 1/511:38 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$225

jue. 12/187:04 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/236:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$228

mar. 12/305:50 amDTW - MCI

2 stops36h 20mSpirit Airlines

mar. 1/66:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$240

jue. 12/1810:01 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop22h 49mFrontier

dom. 12/2110:02 amMCI - DTW

1 stop26h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$241

lun. 12/296:06 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines

lun. 1/511:38 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$244

jue. 12/187:04 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines

dom. 12/216:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$250

Best flights from Detroit to Kansas City
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 diciembre 3, 2025.

mié. 1/77:45 amDTW - MCI

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

jue. 1/811:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$210

lun. 1/125:05 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 04mMultiple Airlines

vie. 1/1611:21 amMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$216

vie. 1/302:19 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

sáb. 2/711:29 amMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$309

mié. 3/45:25 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

dom. 3/152:35 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$350

jue. 1/86:36 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 55mSpirit Airlines

lun. 1/1211:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$240

dom. 2/87:14 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops16h 17mMultiple Airlines

jue. 2/129:21 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$265

mié. 12/315:50 amDTW - MCI

2 stops12h 20mSpirit Airlines

mié. 1/73:47 pmMCI - DTW

3 stops20h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$282

jue. 2/265:15 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines

vie. 2/277:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$292

vie. 2/209:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 49mUnited Airlines

sáb. 2/2111:27 amMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$354

sáb. 12/136:12 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop30h 03mMultiple Airlines

lun. 1/511:38 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$331

mar. 12/169:40 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 12/206:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$357

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City. Data last updated diciembre 3, 2025 and is based on user searches.

dom. 12/142:28 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop28h 28mMultiple Airlines

mar. 1/66:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$213

mié. 12/316:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

mié. 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$185

mié. 12/316:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines

mié. 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$207

dom. 1/47:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop15h 48mMultiple Airlines

mié. 1/76:15 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$198

mié. 1/77:45 amDTW - MCI

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

jue. 1/811:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$210

jue. 1/86:13 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 50mFrontier

dom. 1/118:23 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$177

vie. 1/95:05 amDTW - MCI

1 stop5h 58mMultiple Airlines

dom. 1/118:59 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$208

sáb. 1/105:15 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines

dom. 1/118:23 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$216

vie. 1/1612:19 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

dom. 1/188:27 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop13h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$172

vie. 1/1612:19 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

mar. 1/207:00 amMCI - DTW

2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$214

dom. 1/1812:19 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

jue. 1/2211:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$192

sáb. 1/315:15 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 2/77:00 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$200

One-way flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated diciembre 3, 2025.

lun. 2/2312:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$64

sáb. 2/1412:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Deal found 11/30

$67

sáb. 1/175:40 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop18h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$68

dom. 1/1812:19 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$69

dom. 1/251:43 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$74

lun. 3/212:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$81

mar. 1/610:38 amDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$82

mié. 1/75:58 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$83

mar. 2/102:47 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops27h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$84

jue. 1/84:43 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop28h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$85

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Round-trip from	$136 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$64 (Frontier)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$439

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DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 1/7

7:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Kansas City

jue. 1/8

11:26 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$210

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/12

5:05 am-10:09 am

1 stop6h 04m

Kansas City

vie. 1/16

11:21 am-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$216

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/8

6:36 pm-10:31 am

1 stop16h 55m

Kansas City

lun. 1/12

11:26 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$240

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/8

7:14 pm-10:31 am

2 stops16h 17m

Kansas City

jue. 2/12

9:21 pm-11:52 am

1 stop13h 31m

$265

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 12/31

5:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Kansas City

mié. 1/7

3:47 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops20h 43m

$282

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/26

5:15 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Kansas City

vie. 2/27

7:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$292

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 1/30

2:19 pm-10:32 am

1 stop21h 13m

Kansas City

sáb. 2/7

11:29 am-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$309

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 12/13

6:12 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop30h 03m

Kansas City

lun. 1/5

11:38 am-8:07 am

1 stop19h 29m

$331

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 3/4

5:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

dom. 3/15

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops5h 40m

$350

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 2/20

9:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Kansas City

sáb. 2/21

11:27 am-9:32 am

1 stop21h 05m

$354

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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 December.

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
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 13 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of $96). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 DTW to MCI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City trip

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DTW

Security lines at DTW are short, typically under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal, even during peak times.

MCI

For a quick exit from MCI, Uber and Lyft are the easiest options, departing from the second curb across the exit.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,156 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Kansas City?
To fly from Detroit to Kansas City, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI). Nonstop flights to Kansas City from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 11 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City offered by 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?
There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in 10h 25m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City is about 627 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City round-trip from $80. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $199, and American Airlines, from $203. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City one-way?
$48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $78 and $118, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City on time: American Airlines (100%), Korean Air (93%), WestJet (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $192 on average, our data indicates $498 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of $96). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$80	Average$200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$226	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$236	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City are usually found in May or July, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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