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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City

DTW — MCI
15 oct. — 22 oct.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City are usually found in May or April, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 15 septiembre 2025.

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March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 580
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kansas City

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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?

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 12 September 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of C$ 411). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 502). 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 15 septiembre 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 15 septiembre 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at C$ 201. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 331 and C$ 379, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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: Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (90%), Delta (82%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Kansas City?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City (average of C$ 411). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 502). 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

Discover the top 3 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 septiembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 201AverageC$ 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 331AverageC$ 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 379AverageC$ 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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