Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City is one hour behind Detroit and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
You can take your pick of 27 weekly Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DTW to MCI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Kansas City (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
With a reliable 80.14% of services arriving on schedule, Delta has the best on-time performance for DTW to MCI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DTW and MCI:
St Louis Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Currently, R 1,136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,562. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to MCI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTW to MCI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Pick up a Kansas City International Airport rental car and explore Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kansas City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to MCI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Oklahoma City is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kansas City. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
Omaha is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. No journey is complete without dropping by Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
