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

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Detroit to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 619 mi 1h 34m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and MCI, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MCI.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IND ~3h 50m MKE ~3h 56m MDW ~4h 0m PIT ~4h 6m MSP ~4h 50m
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MCI → YIP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 CLE→MCI
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 28 1
Flight time 1h 34m 2h 5m 0h 44m
Detroit (DTW) 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
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
YIP: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
619 mi / 996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m.
Facts

YIP–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance619 mi / 996 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
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/Indiana/Vincennes
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 approximately 1h 34m. The route covers 619 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YIP to MCI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MKE, MDW, PIT, MSP, CLT, IAD, LRD, BWI, PHL, PIE, SRQ, SNA, LAS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CLE. 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 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 ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (996 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE).