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$50+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (DTW - MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MCI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City are usually found in September or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479
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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 February 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:00 amDTW - MCI
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/176:43 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$158
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/210:26 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/48:41 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/283:55 pmDTW - MCI
Nonstop2h 09mDelta
Mon 3/312:19 pmMCI - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$299
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/71:00 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/94:45 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:39 amDTW - MCI
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/74:20 pmMCI - DTW
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/72:10 pmDTW - MCI
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/196:00 amMCI - DTW
2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:10 pmDTW - MCI
2 stops26h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/197:28 pmMCI - DTW
2 stops19h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$641

Find flights from Detroit to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

6:43 pm-8:07 am

1 stop12h 24m

$158

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

10:26 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop15h 33m

Kansas City

Sun 5/4

8:41 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$176

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/28

3:55 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Kansas City

Mon 3/31

2:19 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$299

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Kansas City

Wed 4/9

4:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$327

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

5:39 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 08m

Kansas City

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$419

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

4:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Kansas City

Sat 4/19

6:45 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$444

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

5:10 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Kansas City

Sat 4/19

7:28 pm-4:04 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$641

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/19

2:10 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$50

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

9:38 am-3:01 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$78

DetroitKansas City

DTW - MCI

DTWMCI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/19

2:08 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$126

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

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 34 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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 63% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

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 February 21, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 57m 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.

  • 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 $158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $299, and Southwest, from $327. Spirit Airlines is priced at 60% 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $78 and $164, 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: Korean Air (88%), KLM (83%), 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 $238. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Kansas City) can be booked for $158 on average our data indicates $521 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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