$123+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Oct 18 — Oct 251
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 September 18, 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 September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/174:05 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Mon 10/197:10 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 12/159:55 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Fri 1/155:20 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/233:40 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Sun 10/254:50 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 12/148:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Sun 12/205:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/33:30 pm -
1 stop4h 20m
Tue 10/65:35 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/93:40 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Sun 10/115:30 am -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$412
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 September 18, 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 September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 12/159:55 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Fri 1/155:20 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/81:36 pm -
3 stops21h 01m
Wed 12/95:15 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$595
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/174:05 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 12/148:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Sun 12/205:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/32:55 pm -
2 stops5h 50m
Tue 10/65:35 am -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/32:55 pm -
2 stops5h 50m
Wed 10/75:35 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 12/141:36 pm -
3 stops21h 01m
Sun 12/206:42 pm -
1 stop27h 04m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$677
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/305:55 pm -
1 stop4h 05m
Wed 10/75:35 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/16:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Mon 10/55:22 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$784
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/33:30 pm -
1 stop4h 20m
Tue 10/65:35 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/38:32 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Wed 10/72:42 pm -
2 stops29h 06m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:21 pm -
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Tue 10/132:01 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$455
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/93:40 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Sun 10/115:30 am -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$412
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/174:05 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Mon 10/197:10 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/233:40 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Sun 10/254:50 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/238:43 pm -
2 stops17h 54m
Sun 10/256:37 pm -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$433
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 September 18, 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 September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 12/156:00 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$123
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/86:40 pm -
1 stop24h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/284:55 pm -
1 stop4h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 12/151:36 pm -
3 stops21h 01m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![United Airlines logo]()
$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/2810:30 pm -
3 stops40h 07m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$593
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $263 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $123 (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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
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MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 12/15
6:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop5h 25m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$123
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 12/15
9:55 am-2:15 pm
1 stop4h 20m
Des Moines
Fri 1/15
5:20 am-2:00 pm
2 stops8h 40m
$284
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 12/8
6:40 pm-7:19 pm
1 stop24h 39m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$303
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 10/17
4:05 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop4h 45m
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
4:30 pm-11:55 pm
2 stops7h 25m
$317
Quickest round-trip
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Mon 9/28
4:55 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop4h 25m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$334
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 12/15
1:36 pm-10:37 am
3 stops21h 01m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$336
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Mon 12/14
8:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop3h 25m
Des Moines
Sun 12/20
5:10 am-11:05 am
1 stop5h 55m
$358
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 10/3
2:55 pm-8:45 pm
2 stops5h 50m
Des Moines
Tue 10/6
5:35 am-2:00 pm
2 stops8h 25m
$386
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 10/3
2:55 pm-8:45 pm
2 stops5h 50m
Des Moines
Wed 10/7
5:35 am-2:30 pm
2 stops8h 55m
$491
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Wed 9/30
5:55 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop4h 05m
Des Moines
Wed 10/7
5:35 am-2:30 pm
2 stops8h 55m
$523
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| 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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