$179+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/276:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/316:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:24 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/97:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/137:17 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$516
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/94:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Fri 2/136:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1712:36 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop18h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/187:45 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 6/213:24 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/172:58 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$741
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/276:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/316:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:24 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1712:36 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop18h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/187:45 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 6/213:24 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$723
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/172:58 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/189:12 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop10h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 2/193:24 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop19h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$751
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/97:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/137:17 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$516
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/94:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Fri 2/136:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:24 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/174:45 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:15 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1712:36 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop18h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/172:58 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/189:12 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop10h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 2/193:24 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop19h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$751
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/151:44 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/173:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/154:35 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/154:49 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$448
Find 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 February 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $327 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $179 (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 February 3, 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 5/27
6:45 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop3h 25m
Des Moines
Sun 5/31
6:40 am-11:05 am
1 stop4h 25m
$327
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 2/17
4:24 pm-2:19 pm
2 stops45h 55m
Des Moines
Thu 2/26
7:27 pm-7:48 pm
1 stop24h 21m
$361
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 2/17
4:45 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Des Moines
Thu 2/26
6:15 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$399
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 2/17
12:36 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop11h 04m
Des Moines
Thu 2/26
5:00 am-11:58 pm
1 stop18h 58m
$596
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 6/18
7:45 am-12:30 am
1 stop16h 45m
Des Moines
Sun 6/21
3:24 pm-12:37 am
1 stop9h 13m
$723
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 2/17
2:58 pm-2:27 pm
2 stops23h 29m
Des Moines
Thu 2/26
5:30 am-8:35 pm
1 stop15h 05m
$741
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Wed 2/18
9:12 am-8:07 pm
1 stop10h 55m
Des Moines
Thu 2/19
3:24 pm-10:36 am
1 stop19h 12m
$751
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sun 2/15
1:44 pm-6:32 pm
1 stop28h 48m
$179
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 2/17
3:20 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop6h 00m
$216
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sun 2/15
4:35 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops5h 40m
$284
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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Des Moines
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 February.
| 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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