Kansas City to Detroit (MKC–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and DTW, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
STL ~3h 38m FWA ~3h 54m BNA ~4h 20m IND ~4h 46m YYZ ~4h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
DTW → MKC
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 0 2 2
Weekly flights 0 34 27
Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit flights · Omaha (OMA) 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
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 through STL, FWA, BNA, IND, YYZ, BHM, OMA, ORD, RDU, MSY, MEM, EWR, BWI, IAD, PHL, CHS, DEN, MCO, SRQ, AUS, FLL, SLC, TUS, MIA, SAT, LAS, PHX, SNA, SAN, LAX and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MCI and 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI) and Omaha (OMA).