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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kansas City.

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 314 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to C$ 734 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 126 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 11% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 624 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 796, a difference of C$ 172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center, and Kauffman Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 10:41 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 42% above the route average of C$ 658. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City takes 2h 06m, covering 1,625 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 397 to C$ 1,685. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 212, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 3h 57m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 58m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 37 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City range from C$ 558 to C$ 836, with an average of C$ 658 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 558 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.