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$184+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI)

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/188:35 am
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 2/253:55 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 8/186:10 am
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Fri 8/2112:15 pm
MCI
-
DSM
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/245:25 am
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Mon 4/2712:05 pm
MCI
-
DSM
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/167:44 pm
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop16h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 2/234:16 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop20h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 3/274:20 pm
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Sun 3/291:45 pm
MCI
-
DSM
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/17$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 7/55:10 am
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 7/57:20 pm
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/167:17 pm
DSM
-
MCI
2 stops28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/237:00 am
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$504
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/303:20 pm
DSM
-
MCI
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Sun 2/15:45 am
MCI
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$557

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Southwest)

One-way from

$184
(Southwest)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kansas City 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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

3:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$327

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

4:20 pm-12:15 am

2 stops7h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 3/29

5:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 15m

$332

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:44 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Kansas City

Mon 2/23

4:16 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$394

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

3:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

5:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 05m

$557

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

9:12 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$638

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 00m

$184

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:32 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops28h 01m

$339

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$447

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Deals found on 1/19

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Des Moines-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Kansas City in 4h 40m. Fly via Southwest or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 165 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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