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$99+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$202
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)
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 July 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/276:40 amMCI - DSM
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 8/274:35 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/286:29 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/296:15 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$635
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/16:04 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:31 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/304:59 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop48h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/137:32 amDSM - MCI
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,175

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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 July 30, 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 City

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 8/27

6:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$202

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

6:29 pm-10:39 am

1 stop16h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:15 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$635

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 10m

$99

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 8/9

7:20 pm-10:38 pm

3 stops27h 18m

$275

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

5:18 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$362

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Deals found on 7/29

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United Airlines from Kansas City to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Des Moines round-trip?

    Southwest, at $202, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • 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?

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  • 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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