£170 Cheap Flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)

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Cheap Flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £170 for one-way flights and £281 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£281 Return, found 4 days ago
£281
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Tue, 16 Sep, priced at £281 found 4 days ago
United
Tue, 9 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£281 Return, found 4 days ago
£281
Return
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Sat, 13 Sep, priced at £281 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, 11 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£297 Return, found 4 days ago
£297
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Tue, 16 Sep, priced at £297 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£305 Return, found 4 days ago
£305
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Mon, 15 Sep, priced at £305 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£353 Return, found 4 days ago
£353
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 14 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Tue, 16 Sep, priced at £353 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£405 Return, found 4 days ago
£405
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at £405 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£412 Return, found 3 days ago
£412
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Sun, 21 Sep, priced at £412 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£421 Return, found 4 days ago
£421
Return
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at £421 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 14 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£424 Return, found 4 days ago
£424
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 14 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Thu, 18 Sep, priced at £424 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
MCI
Kansas City
DTW
Detroit
£438 Return, found 10 hours ago
£438
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep from Kansas City to Detroit, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at £438 found 10 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £60 - £281 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Kansas City to Detroit route information
Origin airport
Kansas City Intl.
Destination airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines
Return price
£280
Distance
1004 km
Average flight time
2 hours 55 mins

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Kansas City to Detroit. Operating between them 12 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic fly direct, getting you to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in just 1hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Kansas City Intl. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Kansas City Intl. (MCI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Kansas City to Detroit today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Kansas City Intl. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County start at just £281 and range up to £438.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Kansas City and Detroit
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Kansas City to Detroit flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Kansas City Intl. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Metro Airport?
Start packing your suitcase, because round-trip flights between Kansas City Intl. Airport and DTW start from £281. That's based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can change quickly, so book today to lock in the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Detroit Metro Airport?
This can vary between air carriers, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find simple instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MCI to Detroit Metro Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from MCI to Detroit Metro Airport?
Forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 1,000 kilometres from Kansas City to Detroit. Find your way to your seat, order some snacks and you'll be touching down in no time.
Which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Metro Airport?
Offering 108 monthly flights, Delta Air Lines (DL) is a popular choice when flying directly from MCI to Detroit Metro Airport.
Are Kansas City Intl. Airport to Detroit Metro Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from MCI to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices that far in advance.

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