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$138+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines

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 January 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/273:10 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 2/286:10 am
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:10 pm
MCI
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 4/124:20 pm
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/1810:24 am
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop11h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 2/193:24 pm
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop19h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 6/188:00 am
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop14h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 6/213:15 pm
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/101:42 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 2/141:29 pm
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$968

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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 January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Southwest)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)
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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 January 28, 2026.
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 5/20

2:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

5:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 55m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 4/9

6:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

5:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$332

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

10:24 am-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

3:24 pm-10:36 am

1 stop19h 12m

$570

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

11:26 am-10:51 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$138

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-10:46 pm

3 stops39h 46m

$193

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

$279

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Deals found on 1/25

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kansas City-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 6h 20m. 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.

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