Direct flights from Kansas City to Detroit
27 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to DTW.
Flight time: about 1h28m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DAL1256 | 6:34a | 1h28m | Tue–Thu |
| Delta DAL1256 | 6:38a | 1h28m | Fri–Sun |
| Delta DAL1256 | 6:45a | 1h28m | Mon |
| Delta DAL2826 | 10:32a | 1h28m | Thu, Sun |
| Delta DAL2826 | 10:38a | 1h25m | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| Delta DAL2826 | 10:49a | 1h28m | Mon–Tue |
| Delta DAL2741 | 2:12p | 1h27m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| Delta DAL2741 | 2:19p | 1h28m | Wed, Fri |
| Delta DAL2741 | 2:26p | 1h26m | Sat–Sun |
| Delta DAL2761 | 5:49p | 1h27m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Delta DAL2761 | 5:56p | 1h27m | Wed |
| Delta DAL2761 | 6:08p | 1h28m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 27 nonstop flights a week to Detroit (DTW), operated by Delta. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Detroit?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 1h28m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Detroit?
Driving from Kansas City to Detroit takes about 11h 21m, covering roughly 766 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h28m.