Kansas City to Detroit (MKC–DTW) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 22m UA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 6h 37m UA → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 49m UA → AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 10h 38m UA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
LGA New York 13h 53m UA → AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Detroit flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 12m → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Detroit flights
CLE Cleveland ~4h 26m → AFAMDL Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 58m LF → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore ~5h 20m → AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 25m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
OKC ~4h 12m CLE ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 58m BWI ~5h 20m MSP ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
MKC → DTW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
DTW → MKC
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric MKC→DTW MCI→DTW OMA→DTW
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 5
Weekly flights – 78 64
Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit flights · Omaha (OMA) to Detroit flights · Salina (SLN) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKC–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, OMA and SLN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Omaha (OMA) and Salina (SLN).