Kansas City to Detroit (MCI–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 619 mi 1h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and YIP, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric MCI→YIP OMA→YIP
Distance from MCI – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 85% –
Omaha (OMA) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
619 mi / 996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m to 1h 16m.
Facts

MCI–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance619 mi / 996 km
Flight time1h 13m to 1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 1h 13m to 1h 16m. The route covers 619 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MCI to YIP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MDW, IND, MKE, SDF, MSP, BNA, DAL, STL, ORD, OMA, BWI, IAD, PHL, AUS, HOU, PNS, BOS, MCO, DEN, FLL, RSW, SLC, PHX, PBI, MIA, LAS, IAH, SNA, YYC, PLS, PSP, LAX, SJD, SFO and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from YIP to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCI to YIP

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCI to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to YIP ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (996 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).