Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
1 hour 57 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start at 06:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest flight in the day is the 20:51 service with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 38 services every week between MCI and DTW.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MCI and DTW:
O'Hare International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $73. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $115. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCI to DTW.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Kansas City International Airport is around 20 miles from central Kansas City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MCI:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DTW if you have a late flight from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 20 miles from central Detroit. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 27 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Detroit in February.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you want to visit Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 59ºF and 86ºF.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCI to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºF and 37ºF then.
More about Detroit
Once you've booked your flights from MCI to DTW, you'll want to find a hotel in Detroit. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station are must-have experiences during your Detroit visit.
Complete your Detroit trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Detroit.