Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Kansas City to Detroit? 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 Kansas City to Detroit 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 Kansas City to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
MCI - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Kansas City to Detroit 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
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kansas City - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Omaha - Detroit · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Kansas City - Columbus · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights Des Moines - Detroit · Des Moines is 164 mi from Kansas City
Premium cabin flights from Kansas City to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
MCI - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kansas City to Detroit 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 Kansas City to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kansas City to Detroit.
Kansas City and Detroit 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.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Departures from Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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