Award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for MCI→DTW. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $13.77 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first: 25,000 points + $13.77 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
MCI to DTW at a glance
- From
- Kansas City International, Kansas City, United States (MCI)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Detroit (DTW)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 138 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $13.77 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 46,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 27,200 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates.
- First: nonstop from 46,700 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates.
Best months to fly MCI to DTW on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Velocity (5 dates) | 25,000 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | 37,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (6 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (20 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (24 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (19 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (16 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (5 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (6 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (13 dates) | 46,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Search, calendar and alerts for MCI to DTW
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on MCI→DTW for Delta SkyMiles and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search MCI to DTWQuestions about MCI to DTW award flights
What's the lowest Kansas City to Detroit award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $13.77 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 138 departure dates (newest observation Oct 5, 2026, 22:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MCI→DTW?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, first 319 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 138 dates, first 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MCI to DTW?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 27,200 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MCI→DTW award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 12,500 points with Velocity (24 dates); in first, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 46,700 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.