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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM) from $308

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MCI — DSM
May 18 — May 251
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Kansas City to Des Moines. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 6/115:48 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$418
Sat 6/85:33 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:11 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop46h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$425
Fri 6/77:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop26h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/145:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop40h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$455
Tue 6/115:48 amMCI - DSM
2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:54 amDSM - MCI
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$880
Wed 6/265:48 amMCI - DSM
2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/286:54 amDSM - MCI
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$987

Cheap United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Kansas City to Des Moines. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/285:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$423
Tue 10/12:03 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$447
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/286:50 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$466
Tue 10/19:32 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/59:05 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$470
Tue 6/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/186:41 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$481
Sat 5/259:41 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$558
Fri 6/76:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/145:14 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$609

Cheap Kansas City to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Prices were last updated on May 13, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to Des Moines in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/115:48 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$418
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/285:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$423
Sat 6/85:33 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:11 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop46h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$425
Fri 6/77:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop26h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/145:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop40h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$455
Sat 6/86:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/153:17 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$460
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/286:50 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$466
Sat 6/87:22 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/153:17 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$471
Tue 6/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/186:41 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$481
Sat 5/259:41 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$558

Kansas City to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Kansas City to Des Moines in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/115:48 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$418
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/285:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$423
Sat 6/85:33 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:11 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop46h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$425
Tue 10/12:03 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$447
Fri 6/77:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop26h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/145:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop40h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$455
Sat 6/86:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/153:17 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$460
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/286:50 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$466
Tue 10/19:32 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/59:05 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$470
Sat 6/87:22 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/153:17 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$471

One-way flights to Des Moines from Kansas City

Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Kansas City to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Kansas City to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Tue 5/216:42 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops26h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$308
Tue 5/213:28 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$460

Find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines within your budget

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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 6/11

1 stop27h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 6/18

1 stop10h 49m

$418

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 6/26

1 stop17h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/28

1 stop27h 35m

$423

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 6/8

1 stop28h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 6/15

1 stop46h 32m

$425

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 10/1

1 stop22h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 10/5

1 stop17h 30m

$447

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 6/7

1 stop26h 21m

Des Moines

Fri 6/14

1 stop40h 04m

$455

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 6/8

3 stops30h 06m

Des Moines

Sat 6/15

1 stop16h 40m

$460

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 6/26

1 stop17h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/28

2 stops17h 53m

$466

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 10/1

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 10/5

1 stop14h 25m

$470

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 6/8

2 stops25h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 6/15

1 stop16h 40m

$471

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 May 13, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Kansas City to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,980 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,980 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,980 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,575 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,980 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

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  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Des Moines for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $418, but on average you can expect to pay $540.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kansas City to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

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  • How recently were the Kansas City to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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