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$97+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Kansas City (DTT - MCI)

DTT — MCI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Sat 11/218:31 pm -
1 stop24h 03m
Sat 12/510:30 am -
1 stop7h 19m
Deal found 10/30$198
Tue 12/812:06 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Thu 12/108:32 pm -
1 stop23h 16m
Deal found 11/1$216
Tue 12/17:39 pm -
1 stop24h 54m
Tue 12/88:32 pm -
1 stop23h 16m
Deal found 11/3$217
Sat 12/127:34 pm -
1 stop25h 01m
Mon 12/148:32 pm -
1 stop27h 38m
Deal found 11/1$218
Mon 12/712:06 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Wed 12/98:32 pm -
1 stop27h 38m
Deal found 11/1$227
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop31h 41m
Thu 12/38:29 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 10/31$237
Tue 12/17:39 pm -
1 stop24h 54m
Tue 12/158:32 pm -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 11/1$238
Thu 12/32:27 pm -
2 stops26h 32m
Mon 12/74:49 pm -
1 stop17h 32m
Deal found 11/2$247
Thu 12/38:05 pm -
1 stop14h 29m
Fri 12/48:29 pm -
1 stop27h 41m
Deal found 11/2$254

Find flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$97
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$419
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Kansas City flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Kansas City
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

12:06 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$101

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

4:29 pm-8:46 am

1 stop17h 17m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$113

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

8:35 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop24h 12m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/6

5:25 am-11:45 am

2 stops7h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/23

8:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

3:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/8

4:29 pm-8:56 am

1 stop17h 27m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$297
Quickest round-trip

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/6

3:55 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$309

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

3:55 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$309

DetroitKansas City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MCI Kansas City

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

3:55 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Kansas City

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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-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-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Kansas City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $434). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Detroit to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Kansas City

The most flights from DTT to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Kansas City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Kansas City flights typically cost between $409 and $619 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Frontier (Nov 21-Dec 5).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $201.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Kansas City?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City?

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 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 flights from All airports to Kansas City, all of which are around 2h 04m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Kansas City?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Detroit to Kansas City in about 2h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 34m. The distance between Detroit and Kansas City is about 627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $185, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to Kansas City and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $376 and $399, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Kansas City one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Kansas City for a low price.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Korean Air (92%), Delta (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $348. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $247 on average, our data indicates $564 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City (average of $434). Flying from Detroit to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Kansas City

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$185Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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