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.

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 is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

The most flights from DTW to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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: Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (90%), Delta (82%).

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

July can be a great time to fly to Kansas City from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $373. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $156. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

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 1h 52m 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?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights typically cost between $329 and $544 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $146 on Frontier (Oct 2-Oct 6).

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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 September 15, 2025.

Thu 10/26:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 38mFrontier

Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$146

Sat 11/85:15 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1011:12 amMCI - DTW

1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$168

Thu 12/49:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/811:51 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$180

Thu 10/309:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/28:28 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Wed 10/156:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 55mFrontier

Wed 10/227:02 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops20h 01mFrontier

Deal found 9/15

$192

Fri 9/1910:54 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 26mFrontier

Mon 9/223:01 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$193

Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$201

Thu 9/186:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 38mFrontier

Mon 9/223:01 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$205

Thu 10/23:42 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop25h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/65:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops13h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$208

Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 10/315:14 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/311:12 amMCI - DTW

2 stops11h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$217

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Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 10/106:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 53mFrontier

Fri 10/178:38 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop27h 21mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$238

Fri 10/109:05 pmDTW - MCI

2 stops25h 54mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/135:11 pmMCI - DTW

3 stops28h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$346

Thu 12/256:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Sat 12/275:50 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$396

Sat 11/18:00 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 03mDelta

Sun 11/25:15 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$399

Fri 11/1412:30 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/1611:12 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$276

Sat 10/117:55 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 00mFrontier

Mon 10/138:38 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops16h 56mFrontier

Deal found 9/15

$279

Sat 10/47:02 amDTW - MCI

1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/55:15 amMCI - DTW

1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$358

Thu 10/2312:30 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop2h 00mDelta

Mon 10/275:51 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$399

Fri 11/148:37 amDTW - MCI

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Sat 11/156:29 amMCI - DTW

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Deal found 9/14

$399

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Sun 11/25:51 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$399

Thu 10/168:00 pmDTW - MCI

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Mon 10/205:51 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$399

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Thu 9/186:10 amDTW - MCI

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Mon 9/223:01 pmMCI - DTW

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Deal found 9/13

$205

Fri 9/1910:54 amDTW - MCI

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$193

Thu 9/253:42 pmDTW - MCI

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Mon 9/295:15 amMCI - DTW

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$226

Thu 10/26:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 38mFrontier

Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$146

Thu 10/23:42 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop25h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/65:15 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops13h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$208

Wed 10/156:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop12h 55mFrontier

Wed 10/227:02 pmMCI - DTW

2 stops20h 01mFrontier

Deal found 9/15

$192

Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - DTW

1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$209

Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - DTW

1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$201

Thu 10/309:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/28:28 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Fri 10/315:14 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/311:12 amMCI - DTW

2 stops11h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$217

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 September 15, 2025.

Wed 10/229:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$70

Wed 10/159:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$72

Fri 9/2610:54 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 26mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$73

Sat 10/187:55 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 00mFrontier

Deal found 9/12

$79

Thu 11/69:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$82

Thu 10/309:05 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$84

Sat 10/117:55 amDTW - MCI

1 stop11h 00mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$93

Tue 10/215:30 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$99

Fri 10/315:14 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop27h 24mFrontier

Deal found 9/12

$100

Mon 12/812:20 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 12mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$102

Thu 11/136:11 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop17h 06mFrontier

Deal found 9/12

$103

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Fri 10/24

6:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 10/26

11:37 am-8:16 am

1 stop19h 39m

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DTW - MCI

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Fri 10/10

6:00 am-7:53 pm

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Fri 10/17

8:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop27h 21m

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Fri 11/14

12:30 pm-12:40 am

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Sun 11/16

11:12 am-8:00 am

1 stop19h 48m

$276

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DTW - MCI

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Sat 10/11

7:55 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

8:38 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$279

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DTW - MCI

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Fri 10/10

9:05 pm-9:59 pm

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Mon 10/13

5:11 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops28h 26m

$346

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DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:02 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Kansas City

Sun 10/5

5:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$358

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

6:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Kansas City

Sat 12/27

5:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 35m

$396

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

8:00 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Kansas City

Sun 11/2

5:15 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Kansas City

Mon 10/27

5:51 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$399

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

8:37 am-9:52 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

6:29 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$399

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

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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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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 64 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

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

4,242 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

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 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

7,954 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 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

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 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

8,015 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 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 1h 52m 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 14h 53m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit Airlines 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 $80. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $203, and Southwest, from $236. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% 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: Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (90%), Delta (82%).
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 $163. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $168 on average, our data indicates $484 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$80	Average$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$236	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$278	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City are usually found in May or April, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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

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