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$138+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Iowa

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:00 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:22 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/126:28 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 2/158:04 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:32 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 2/165:22 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1011:29 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 2/1412:21 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/126:28 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 2/168:04 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/273:10 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 2/286:10 am
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/92:10 pm
MCI
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 4/124:20 pm
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/115:48 pm
MCI
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OMA
1 stop16h 49m
Frontier
Sun 2/151:43 pm
OMA
-
MCI
2 stops20h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 4/246:15 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop3h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 4/245:40 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:50 pm
MCI
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OMA
1 stop22h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 3/45:22 pm
OMA
-
MCI
1 stop19h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$440
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/121:50 pm
MCI
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OMA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 3/162:25 pm
OMA
-
MCI
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 4/246:00 am
MCI
-
MLI
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:35 pm
MLI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$474

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$244
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One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)
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From Kansas City to Iowa
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Iowa that are best for you.

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Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Thu 2/12

11:32 am-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 2/16

5:22 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$283

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

11:29 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/14

12:21 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$309

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Wed 2/11

3:24 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 2/15

5:22 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$309

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Thu 2/12

6:28 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 2/16

8:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$315

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 5/20

2:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

5:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 55m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 4/9

6:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

5:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$332

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Fri 4/24

6:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 43m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/24

5:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$389

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Thu 3/12

8:40 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop23h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/16

12:38 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$440

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

1:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/4

5:22 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$440

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Iowa?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City (MCI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Iowa?

    Departing from Kansas City to Iowa will take you 5h 15m. Kansas City and Iowa are separated by a distance of 267 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

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