How many flights depart from Kansas City to Detroit on average per week?

59 flights are operational weekly from Kansas City to Detroit as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Kansas City and Detroit?

Chicago (MDW) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kansas City to Detroit?

Frontier and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Kansas City to Detroit

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Kansas City to Detroit?

Chicago (MDW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 58m.

What airlines fly to Detroit?

Delta, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Kansas City according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 80% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Kansas City to Detroit?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $308.

How many flights depart from Kansas City to Detroit on average per day?

As of September 2026, 8 flights take off from Kansas City and land in Detroit each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 63% of daily flights taking off at noon.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Kansas City to Detroit?

Flights connecting via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 3h 35m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kansas City Airport to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:30 pm - 4:55 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:15 am - 9:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

15h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$234Frontier

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

8:32 pm - 3:28 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 9:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

15h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$234Frontier

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

8:32 pm - 12:06 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

7:08 am - 7:37 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

13h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$234Frontier

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

8:32 pm - 12:06 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

4:23 pm - 8:26 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

17h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$260Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

8:32 pm - 9:32 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

4:23 pm - 8:26 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

17h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$277Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

8:32 pm - 9:32 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

4:23 pm - 8:26 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

17h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$282Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

8:20 am - 3:00 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

8:25 pm - 10:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

3h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$352Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1

11:55 am - 8:35 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

10:45 am - 4:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

6h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Lambert-St Louis

$357Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1

6:34 am - 9:30 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 56mnonstop

8:40 am - 9:47 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

2h 07mnonstop

$419Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:30 am - 9:27 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 57mnonstop

7:45 pm - 8:43 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

1h 58mnonstop

$419Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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5:00 pm - 1:04 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:41 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

5h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$274Frontier

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

1:38 pm - 11:59 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

7:55 am - 12:53 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

5h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

$274Frontier

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6

5:00 pm - 1:04 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:08 am - 7:37 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

13h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$286Frontier

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

5:00 am - 12:31 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:03 pm - 12:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$353American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

5:00 am - 12:31 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:24 am - 1:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

4h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$353American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

7:39 pm - 1:07 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:21 am - 3:22 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$373American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

10:31 am - 1:29 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 58mnonstop

7:45 pm - 8:43 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

1h 58mnonstop

$569Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

6:20 am - 9:18 amMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 58mnonstop

7:05 am - 11:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

5h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$579Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

10:50 am - 9:05 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

6:35 am - 11:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

5h 45m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$594Southwest

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

10:50 am - 9:05 pmMCI Kansas City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

6:00 am - 2:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MCI Kansas City

9h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando

$599Southwest

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

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Frontier flights from Kansas City to Detroit

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Frontier

Sep 24

MCI10:30 pmKansas City

29h 25m

1 stop

DTW4:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 28

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 30m

1 stop

MCI9:45 pmKansas City

$234

Frontier

Sep 25

MCI8:32 pmKansas City

17h 56m

1 stop

DTW3:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 27

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 30m

1 stop

MCI9:45 pmKansas City

$240

Frontier

Sep 25

MCI10:30 pmKansas City

29h 25m

1 stop

DTW4:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 29

DTW7:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 29m

1 stop

MCI7:37 pmKansas City

$243

Southwest flights from Kansas City to Detroit

Our best Southwest deals on Kansas City to Detroit flight tickets

Southwest

Sep 12

MCI5:35 amKansas City

3h 40m

1 stop

DTW10:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 19

DTW6:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 45m

1 stop

MCI11:20 amKansas City

$443

Southwest

Sep 12

MCI12:40 pmKansas City

7h 25m

2 stops

DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 19

DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 05m

2 stops

MCI6:25 pmKansas City

$453

Southwest

Sep 15

MCI8:20 amKansas City

5h 40m

2 stops

DTW3:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 18

DTW2:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 00m

2 stops

MCI10:40 pmKansas City

$491

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Thu 9/24

10:30 pm-4:55 am

1 stop29h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

7:15 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

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Fri 9/25

8:32 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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7:15 am-9:45 pm

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MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 9/24

8:32 pm-12:06 am

1 stop26h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

7:08 am-7:37 pm

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MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Kansas City

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8:32 pm-12:06 am

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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4:23 pm-8:26 am

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MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 10/1

8:32 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

4:23 pm-8:26 am

1 stop17h 03m

$277

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 10/1

8:32 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

4:23 pm-8:26 am

1 stop17h 03m

$282

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 9/30

8:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

8:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$352

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Wed 9/30

11:55 am-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

10:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$357

Kansas CityDetroit

MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 10/8

6:34 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

8:40 am-9:47 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$419

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Kansas CityDetroit

MCI Kansas City - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MCIDTW

Kansas City

Thu 10/1

6:30 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

7:45 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$419

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Kansas City and Detroit?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $522 to $694.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $234.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Kansas City is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $452, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in October, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Kansas City to Detroit during August average around $452.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from Kansas City is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $597. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kansas City to Detroit for around $964.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Kansas City to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $164. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $934 on average. Flights to Detroit from Kansas City at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Detroit flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Kansas City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $493 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from Kansas City for as low as $315 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kansas City to Detroit flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kansas City to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Kansas City to Detroit flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Kansas City to Detroit.

How have Kansas City to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Kansas City to Detroit flights are approximately 345% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kansas City to Detroit

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Kansas City to Detroit according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$94
Fastest flight time	1h 54m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from Kansas City in the past 72 hours is $94. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $234.

The fastest flight from Kansas City to Detroit takes 1h 54m

Direct flights go from Kansas City to Detroit every day.

There is 1 airport in Detroit. From Kansas City there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Detroit

How far is Kansas City to Detroit by plane?
The straight-line distance from Kansas City to Detroit is 643.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 54m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Kansas City Airport to Detroit as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Detroit?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kansas City Airport to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Kansas City to Detroit?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Kansas City to Detroit is Boeing 717-200, representing 57.87% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 at 5.06%, Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 3.93%, and Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) at 3.93%.
What is the most popular airline from Kansas City to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Kansas City and Detroit, the leading airline is Delta, making up 83% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Southwest with 17%.

Best airlines flying from Kansas City to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom $134	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,631 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $322	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,194 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,536 reviews	Search Delta flights

Delta Flights From Kansas City to Detroit
Delta operates around 12 flights from Kansas City to Detroit every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $497, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Kansas City to Detroit from as low as $399 round-trip. Delta has been scored 7.8/10 in 8,538 reviews.

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