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$145+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$267
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$145
(Southwest)
From Kansas City to Iowa
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 6/145:00 amMCI - MLI
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/156:34 pmMLI - MCI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/411:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/51:13 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/51:40 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/76:10 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:00 amMCI - OMA
1 stop29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2111:38 amOMA - MCI
1 stop25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/118:01 pmMCI - OMA
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Sun 7/137:51 pmOMA - MCI
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/16:05 amMCI - MLI
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/53:45 pmMLI - MCI
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/87:20 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/156:09 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/84:59 pmMCI - OMA
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/156:00 amOMA - MCI
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 6/228:10 amMCI - OMA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Sun 6/297:55 pmOMA - MCI
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/266:25 amMCI - LSE
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/306:00 amLSE - MCI
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 7/811:35 amMCI - OMA
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/158:00 amOMA - MCI
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/253:21 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:50 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$601

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Iowa that are best for you.

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Kansas City

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 7/4

11:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Des Moines

Sat 7/5

1:13 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$267

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

$289

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop29h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/21

11:38 am-1:37 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$311

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Fri 7/11

8:01 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/13

7:51 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$327

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Fri 8/1

6:05 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/5

3:45 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$374

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

7:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop28h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

6:09 pm-11:57 am

1 stop17h 48m

$407

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

4:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$447

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Sun 6/22

8:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/29

7:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$510

Kansas CityLa Crosse

MCI - LSE

MCILSE

Kansas City

Thu 6/26

6:25 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 18m

La Crosse

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$520

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Mon 6/23

5:07 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 6/26

6:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$568

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Deals found on 6/12

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Iowa

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Iowa, such as Southwest, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to Iowa are Southwest ($145), Allegiant Air ($158), and United Airlines ($1,010).

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Kansas City to Iowa is Kansas City - Moline Quad-City. You may also consider Kansas City - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Kansas City - Des Moines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Kansas City to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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