$179+ 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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Oct 10 — Oct 171
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 10, 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 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/63:40 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Tue 10/135:35 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/245:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 9/282:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 -
1 stop18h 09m
Tue 10/132:01 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 9/215:30 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Fri 9/253:50 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/1710:30 pm -
1 stop21h 18m
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop23h 49m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/17:30 am -
1 stop10h 18m
Mon 10/56:55 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Fri 10/303:24 pm -
1 stop17h 34m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$613
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 10, 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 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/612:55 pm -
2 stops9h 05m
Tue 10/136:35 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/111:22 am -
1 stop12h 13m
Mon 10/56:55 pm -
1 stop15h 31m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$603
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/245:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 9/282:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/246:00 am -
1 stop17h 48m
Mon 9/286:00 am -
1 stop28h 06m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$832
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/1710:30 pm -
1 stop21h 18m
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop23h 49m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$556
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 9/215:30 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Fri 9/253:50 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$466
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/245:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 9/282:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/17:30 am -
1 stop10h 18m
Mon 10/56:55 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$603
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/63:40 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Tue 10/135:35 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 -
1 stop18h 09m
Tue 10/132:01 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Fri 10/303:24 pm -
1 stop17h 34m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$613
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 10, 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 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/97:30 pm -
1 stop3h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/285:30 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/99:16 am -
3 stops53h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/108:43 pm -
3 stops24h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/281:29 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$752
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 | $357 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $179 (Southwest) |
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Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 10/10
7:10 am-1:40 pm
1 stop6h 30m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$179
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Fri 10/9
1:50 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops9h 25m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$184
Quickest round-trip
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 11/28
5:30 am-11:25 am
1 stop5h 55m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$209
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 10/6
12:55 pm-10:00 pm
2 stops9h 05m
Des Moines
Tue 10/13
6:35 pm-12:20 am
1 stop5h 45m
$362
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 9/24
5:10 am-11:25 am
1 stop6h 15m
Des Moines
Mon 9/28
2:25 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop4h 10m
$461
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 10/1
11:22 am-11:35 pm
1 stop12h 13m
Des Moines
Mon 10/5
6:55 pm-10:26 am
1 stop15h 31m
$603
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 11/28
1:29 pm-9:43 pm
3 stops32h 14m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$752
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 9/24
6:00 am-11:48 pm
1 stop17h 48m
Des Moines
Mon 9/28
6:00 am-10:06 am
1 stop28h 06m
$832
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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* |
|---|---|---|
| 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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