Detroit to Kansas City (DTW–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 28 | 712, 717 | 1h58-2h04 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MCI | TOL→MCI | CLE→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 37m | 3h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MCI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MCI is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 117 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).