Cheap Flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Kansas City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Kansas City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Kansas City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
DTW - MCI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Kansas City flight facts
Distance
627 mi
1,009 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - Kansas City · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Columbia · Columbia is 138 mi from Kansas City
Flights Detroit - Omaha · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Columbus - Kansas City · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Des Moines · Des Moines is 164 mi from Kansas City
Flights Dayton - Kansas City · Dayton is 166 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Kansas City
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
DTW - MCI
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Kansas City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Kansas City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Kansas City.
Detroit and Kansas City are about 627 miles (1,009 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 627-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kansas City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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