$226+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)
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MCI — DSM
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesExplore 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 16, 2026.
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 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/164:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops48h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1010:40 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/174:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/164:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Thu 7/236:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15![Southwest logo]()
$347
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.
Mon 7/275:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Fri 7/315:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/105:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/171:30 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/137:55 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/35:25 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$419
Best flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/161:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops48h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/164:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Thu 7/236:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15![Southwest logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/139:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop12h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 10/149:15 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop14h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15![United Airlines logo]()
$607
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.
Mon 7/275:15 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Fri 7/316:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/135:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/194:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/105:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/171:30 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/33:00 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$429
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/35:25 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1010:40 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/174:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/105:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/171:30 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/137:55 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/164:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops48h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/164:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Thu 7/236:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15![Southwest logo]()
$347
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.
Mon 7/275:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Fri 7/315:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$352
One-way flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 6/302:10 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 6/217:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14![Southwest logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 6/271:50 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15![Southwest logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/301:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops44h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:16 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/211:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$633
Find flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $287 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $226 (Southwest) |
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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 16, 2026.
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Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 7/16
1:45 pm-1:34 pm
1 stop23h 49m
Des Moines
Thu 7/23
5:08 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops48h 02m
$314
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 7/16
4:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Des Moines
Thu 7/23
6:10 am-12:45 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$347
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Mon 7/27
5:15 am-11:30 am
1 stop6h 15m
Des Moines
Fri 7/31
6:10 am-12:45 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$347
Quickest round-trip
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Mon 7/13
5:35 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Des Moines
Sun 7/19
4:15 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$367
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Fri 7/10
5:35 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Des Moines
Fri 7/17
1:30 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop7h 15m
$367
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Fri 7/3
3:00 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops8h 30m
Des Moines
Mon 7/6
4:40 pm-12:15 am
2 stops7h 35m
$429
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 10/13
9:00 am-9:01 pm
1 stop12h 01m
Des Moines
Wed 10/14
9:15 am-11:44 pm
1 stop14h 29m
$607
Cheapest one-way
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 6/30
2:10 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$226
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 6/27
3:35 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$319
Quickest one-way
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sun 6/21
7:20 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop4h 25m
$319
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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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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