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

YIP Airport Page →
619 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 15h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Ameriflight, 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 6 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 34m → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Kansas City flights
LAS Las Vegas ~4h 49m RJ → NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kansas City flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 7m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 17m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City flights
AEX Alexandria ~5h 20m → Alexandria (AEX) to Kansas City flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 57m KII → WN Jacksonville (JAX) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Kansas City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
619 mi 2h 39m nonstop -1h behind

YIP–MCI 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 Kansas City (MCI) Kansas City to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CVG ~3h 34m LAS ~4h 49m ORD ~5h 7m DAL ~5h 17m AEX ~5h 20m
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
YIP → MCI
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MCI → YIP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric YIP→MCI DTW→MCI TOL→MCI
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights ~1 48 –
Flight time 2h 39m 1h 56m 1h 41m
Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City flights · Toledo (TOL) to Kansas City flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
619 mi / 996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance619 mi / 996 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Kansas City International Airport take about 2h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 619 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MCI to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, TOL and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP to MCI

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

YIP to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to MCI is about 2 hours 39 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 Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).