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$145+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$145
(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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/411:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/51:13 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/51:40 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/76:10 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:20 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/156:09 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/253:21 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:50 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$601

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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 June 12, 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

Fri 7/4

11:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Des Moines

Sat 7/5

1:13 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$267

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

$289

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

7:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop28h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

6:09 pm-11:57 am

1 stop17h 48m

$407

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 6/25

3:21 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

6:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 45m

$601

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

5:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$145

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 6/26

8:01 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 39m

$158

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 6/26

6:05 am-10:37 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$202

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

8:30 am-9:45 pm

3 stops13h 15m

$1,010

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kansas City to Des Moines as you normally would.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    Southwest, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. Allegiant Air flights start at $158 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,010 one-way.

  • 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 $411). 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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