Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
1 hour 59 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are 38 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To be on board early, go for the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from DTW to MCI is 20:51 with Delta Air Lines.
If you're traveling during a peak month like August, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during vacation periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to exploring Kansas City (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Choose from the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and MCI:
General Mitchell International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
C$104 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Return flights start at C$256. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from DTW to MCI.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can be reached in about 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MCI if you're taking a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kansas City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from DTW to MCI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Kansas City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kansas City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from DTW to MCI:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City and The Irish Center at Union Station are highlights which should be on every Kansas City itinerary.
Complete your Kansas City trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Kansas City International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Kansas City vacation.
