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 top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

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 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.

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

The most flights from DTW 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 (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: WestJet (87%), Korean Air (85%), Virgin Atlantic (85%).

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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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.

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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 01m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 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?

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mer. 11/126:55 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines

lun. 11/1711:12 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$130

mer. 11/126:55 pmDTW - MCI

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dim. 11/1611:12 amMCI - DTW

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$142

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lun. 11/1711:12 amMCI - DTW

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$156

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1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines

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$159

ven. 11/147:09 amDTW - MCI

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lun. 11/1711:12 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines

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$172

mer. 11/126:55 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines

mer. 11/196:49 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$183

mar. 11/46:29 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops23h 50mFrontier

sam. 11/88:28 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop22h 17mFrontier

Deal found 10/15

$185

mer. 11/56:29 pmDTW - MCI

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jeu. 11/2710:26 amMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines

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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 octobre 16, 2025.

ven. 12/55:50 amDTW - MCI

1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/811:51 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$231

mar. 11/116:10 amDTW - MCI

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Deal found 10/15

$232

ven. 11/213:52 pmDTW - MCI

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$399

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Deal found 10/14

$386

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Deal found 10/13

$399

ven. 11/1412:20 pmDTW - MCI

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lun. 11/1710:37 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 53mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$399

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1 stop28h 18mDelta

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Deal found 10/14

$401

lun. 12/156:00 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop5h 43mDelta

ven. 1/910:20 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$409

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1 stop5h 37mDelta

dim. 12/76:29 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 58mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$409

mer. 12/312:22 pmDTW - MCI

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Nonstop1h 58mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$409

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$186

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$159

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lun. 11/1711:12 amMCI - DTW

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lun. 11/1711:12 amMCI - DTW

1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines

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$172

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 octobre 16, 2025.

mer. 11/126:29 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop16h 48mFrontier

Deal found 10/15

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$80

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$85

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$87

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$89

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Deal found 10/14

$91

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DTW - MCI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 12/5

5:50 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 53m

Kansas City

lun. 12/8

11:51 am-8:07 am

1 stop19h 16m

$231

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

6:10 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Kansas City

mar. 11/18

6:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$232

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 10/25

2:33 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Kansas City

dim. 10/26

5:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$386

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 11/21

3:52 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Kansas City

lun. 11/24

5:47 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 11/12

3:52 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Kansas City

dim. 11/16

6:29 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 11/14

12:20 pm-1:28 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Kansas City

lun. 11/17

10:37 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 11/14

8:06 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop28h 18m

Kansas City

dim. 11/16

5:47 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$401

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/15

6:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Kansas City

ven. 1/9

10:20 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$409

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 12/4

7:05 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 37m

Kansas City

dim. 12/7

6:29 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$409

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 12/3

12:22 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Kansas City

dim. 12/7

6:29 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$409

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.

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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 $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 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 morning. 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.

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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

4,241 reviews

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

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,984 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

11,043 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

8,097 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

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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 01m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 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 2h 10m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City is about 627 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $96. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $203, and Southwest, from $236. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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: WestJet (87%), Korean Air (85%), Virgin Atlantic (85%).
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 $278. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $159 on average, our data indicates $576 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 $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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$96	Average$200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$236	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$261	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

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