| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 08, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001692787 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 8, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | KINETIK HOLDINGS INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38048 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-4675947 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2700 Post Oak Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | (713) |
| Local Phone Number | 621-7330 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | KNTK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
