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$160+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(Southwest)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)
From Kansas City to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/253:20 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Sat 9/273:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/225:30 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 9/246:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/131:05 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/163:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$607
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:10 amMCI - DSM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sat 9/133:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops8h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,247

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

5:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 00m

$244

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

3:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

3:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$411

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 9/22

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

6:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

$477

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 3/6

6:30 am-9:27 pm

1 stop14h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

4:00 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$547

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

5:15 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$160

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

5:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$186

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$206

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

3:01 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$221

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Kansas City to Des Moines in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Kansas City and Des Moines is about 165 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Kansas City to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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