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: Spirit Airlines (90%), Korean Air (89%), WestJet (88%).

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 day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kansas City.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Kansas City from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $377. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $199. 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 55m 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.

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Fri 9/2610:43 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 18mFrontier

Mon 9/292:55 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 51mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$140

Thu 10/165:39 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/197:39 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$160

Thu 10/165:39 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1711:22 amMCI - DTW

1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$163

Thu 8/281:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/25:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$220

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Fri 9/2610:43 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 18mFrontier

Mon 9/292:55 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 51mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$140

Fri 9/2610:43 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/285:30 amMCI - DTW

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$168

Thu 7/178:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/2010:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$172

Thu 8/281:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/25:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$220

Thu 8/76:30 amDTW - MCI

2 stops5h 25mSouthwest

Mon 8/116:00 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop3h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$242

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Tue 7/85:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop17h 51mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/95:45 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$233

Thu 7/1012:23 pmDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 59mDelta

Sat 7/125:44 pmMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 57mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$599

Thu 7/106:00 amDTW - MCI

2 stops7h 35mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/123:24 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$624

Thu 7/178:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/2010:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$172

Thu 7/319:36 amDTW - MCI

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/310:30 amMCI - DTW

Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$215

Thu 8/76:30 amDTW - MCI

2 stops5h 25mSouthwest

Mon 8/116:00 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop3h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$242

Thu 8/281:02 pmDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/25:39 amMCI - DTW

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$220

Fri 8/2911:54 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 23mFrontier

Sun 8/312:18 pmMCI - DTW

1 stop9h 26mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$194

One-way flights from Detroit to Kansas City
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Fri 9/510:43 amDTW - MCI

1 stop6h 18mFrontier

Deal found 6/29

$50

Sun 8/38:40 amDTW - MCI

Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$79

Tue 8/56:46 amDTW - MCI

1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$114

Tue 9/308:10 amDTW - MCI

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$119

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DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

10:43 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Kansas City

Mon 9/29

2:55 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 51m

$140

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

10:43 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Kansas City

Sun 9/28

5:30 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$168

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/17

8:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 7/20

10:30 am-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$172

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

1:02 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Kansas City

Tue 9/2

5:39 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$220

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops5h 25m

Kansas City

Mon 8/11

6:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$242

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

10:43 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$50

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

8:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$79

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/5

6:46 am-4:19 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$114

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

8:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$119

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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.

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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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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?

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 27 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 at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 Sunday 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 Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,103 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,290 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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 55m 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.
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 $140. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $172, and American Airlines, from $220. Frontier is priced at 62% 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?
$50 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 $79 and $114, 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: Spirit Airlines (90%), Korean Air (89%), WestJet (88%).
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 $88. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $160 on average our data indicates $334 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$49	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$199	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$328	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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 July 2, 2025.

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, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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