Cheap Flight Deals From Detroit (DTT) to Kansas City (MKC) Starting at $70

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Detroit to Kansas City

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 10
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$128 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 7 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kansas City Intl., returning Tue, Oct 10, priced at $128 found 2 days ago

Airfares from $70 One Way, $128 Round Trip from Detroit to Kansas City

Prices starting at $128 for return flights and $70 for one-way flights to Kansas City were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Oct 28 - Mon, Oct 30
DTW
Detroit
MCI
Kansas City
$128 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 28 from Detroit to Kansas City, returning Mon, Oct 30, priced at $128 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 17
DTW
Detroit
MCI
Kansas City
$137 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 5 from Detroit to Kansas City, returning Tue, Oct 17, priced at $137 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 8
DTW
Detroit
MCI
Kansas City
$161 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 1 from Detroit to Kansas City, returning Wed, Nov 8, priced at $161 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 14
DTW
Detroit
MCI
Kansas City
$215 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 7 from Detroit to Kansas City, returning Tue, Nov 14, priced at $215 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 5
DTW
Detroit
MCI
Kansas City
$250 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Nov 15 from Detroit to Kansas City, returning Tue, Dec 5, priced at $250 found 2 days ago

More About Flying To Kansas City from Detroit

Route Information for Flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Origin Airport IATA Code
DTT
Destination Airport IATA Code
MKC
Distance
627 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
KLM, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic
Earliest Flight Arrival
1:30PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
1:16AM UTC

Finding Flights from Detroit to Kansas City

Detroit Metro Airport

The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights from Detroit to any destination. The Detroit Metro Airport is located at 9000 Middlebelt Road, approximately 21 miles from downtown Detroit. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Delta Airlines, Frontier, Air Tran and American Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website searches flights from all available airlines so you can choose a flight with cheap tickets.

Parking and Transportation

The Detroit Metro Airport offers long-term parking for $10 per day. It also runs complimentary shuttle services from the parking lots to the airport terminals. If you're traveling for more than four days, it's cheaper to take a cab to the airport. Cab fare from downtown Detroit costs $44.50. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, you can reserve a rental car using the Orbitz.com website. This way, you can get from the airport to your hotel without relying on public transportation.

Dining at the Airport

There are a variety of restaurants located at the airport including Chili's, Diego's Mexican Cantina, Detroit 500 and Fuddruckers. When you book your flight using Orbitz.com, you have plenty of time to grab a quick meal before your flight, because your travel arrangements are made before you arrive at the airport. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights from Detroit; it has all the tools you need to plan your entire trip.

Flying to Kansas City

Despite its name, Kansas City is not located in Kansas. It is the largest city in Missouri and handles a great deal of airport traffic from tourists and businesspeople. Let Orbitz.com help you find the best deals on flights to Kansas City and accommodations for your trip.

Airports in Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport handles all the air traffic in the area. It lies 15 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City and is served by Southwest Airlines and Republic Airlines. The airport offers free Wi-Fi and has a consolidated car-rental service. Orbitz.com can help you get the best deal on hundreds of flights through Kansas City's airport.

Transportation from the Airport

A public bus route stops at Terminal C and travels back and forth between it and the downtown bus stop. It costs $1.50 per trip. For travelers needing to go to nearby cities, such as St. Joseph, Columbia, or Topeka, a shuttle service is available. The airport is located next to I-29 and I-435. You can also get special package deals on rental cars by booking through Orbitz.com.

Weather in Kansas City

Because of its inland location, Kansas City has distinct seasons, with summertime temperatures averaging around 90 degrees. The weather is humid, and you can expect rain to occur mostly during the spring and summer. If you decide to visit in winter, expect to deal with temperatures dipping into the negatives in January. Tornadoes are also a common occurrence in late spring and early summer.

Destination Highlights

Kansas City is most famous for its barbeque cuisine. The American Royal hosts a barbeque contest each fall, making it a busy time for tourists from around the nation. Other tourist attractions include the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival, also held during late November.

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Detroit to Kansas City now?
If you’re baffled about quarantine and travel restrictions when flying from Detroit to Kansas City, check out the Covid-19 Travel Advisor.
Are there non-stop flights from Detroit to Kansas City?
There most certainly is. Delta offers nonstop flights from Metro Airport to Kansas City Intl. Airport, which makes flying from Detroit to Kansas City easy.
What is the shortest flight from Detroit to Kansas City?
It can take as little as 2 hours and 43 minutes to travel from Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) to MCI. Relax and enjoy the service, because you’ll be landing in the blink of an eye.
What airlines fly from Detroit to Kansas City most frequently?
Delta is the most frequent airline servicing the Detroit to Kansas City route. Take your pick of 117 flights per month with this carrier.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to Kansas City?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to Kansas City have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to Kansas City with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to Kansas City without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.