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

MCI Airport Page →
619 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by USA Jet Airlines.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 14m AFDLKE → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 19m WNXSR → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 33m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 12m WN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~5h 41m WN → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~5h 56m WN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~6h 25m ACF9UA → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
619 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

MCI–YIP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MSP ~4h 14m BNA ~4h 19m ORD ~4h 33m DAL ~5h 12m SAV ~5h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → YIP
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
YIP → MCI
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →
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 – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 2h 36m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 95% –
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 2h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance619 mi / 996 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 619 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (996 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).