$136+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Jun 1 — Jun 81
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 May 2, 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 May 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2811:12 am
MCI
- DSM
2 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/15:30 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:10 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/305:20 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 6/66:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/74:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/93:50 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/124:25 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/166:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/26:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 6/31:35 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$593
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 May 2, 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 May 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2811:12 am
MCI
- DSM
2 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/74:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/95:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/12:10 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/35:30 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:10 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/306:45 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 6/65:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/157:05 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/195:30 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$451
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/124:25 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/166:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$451
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/124:25 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/166:40 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2811:12 am
MCI
- DSM
2 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:10 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/305:20 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 6/66:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/15:30 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29![Southwest logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/17:11 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop21h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 6/86:50 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/26:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 6/31:35 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$593
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 May 2, 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 May 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/282:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 5/272:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops31h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/262:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/282:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 10/1710:30 am
MCI
- DSM
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/262:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/104:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/102:34 pm
MCI
- DSM
3 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$375
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 May 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $234 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $136 (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 May 2, 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
Thu 5/28
2:34 pm-1:31 pm
1 stop22h 57m
Des Moines
Wed 6/3
2:16 pm-1:49 pm
1 stop23h 33m
$234
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 5/28
11:12 am-11:24 pm
2 stops36h 12m
Des Moines
Wed 6/3
2:16 pm-1:49 pm
1 stop23h 33m
$302
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Fri 8/7
4:15 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops5h 55m
Des Moines
Sun 8/9
5:40 am-10:45 am
1 stop5h 05m
$352
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Mon 6/1
2:10 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Des Moines
Wed 6/3
5:30 am-2:35 pm
2 stops9h 05m
$357
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Thu 5/28
2:10 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Des Moines
Wed 6/3
6:55 am-4:15 pm
2 stops9h 20m
$357
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 5/30
6:45 am-1:20 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Des Moines
Sat 6/6
5:10 am-3:10 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$372
Quickest round-trip
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Fri 5/15
7:05 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop4h 00m
Des Moines
Tue 5/19
5:30 am-9:15 am
1 stop3h 45m
$451
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Tue 5/12
4:25 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop4h 50m
Des Moines
Sat 5/16
6:40 am-1:00 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$451
Cheapest one-way
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Wed 5/27
2:34 pm-10:31 pm
2 stops31h 57m
$150
Kansas CityDes Moines
MCI - DSM
MCIDSM
Kansas City
Sat 10/17
9:25 am-1:35 pm
1 stop4h 10m
$174
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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 May.
| 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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