$140+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI)
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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Oct 18 — Oct 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityExplore 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 September 18, 2026.
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 September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/83:30 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 12/99:55 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/66:35 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 10/85:30 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/35:50 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Tue 10/65:25 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/89:00 am -
1 stop14h 44m
Wed 12/91:36 pm -
3 stops21h 01m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop22h 59m
Thu 12/101:36 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$597
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/247:00 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Sat 9/265:35 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$672
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/245:40 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Sun 9/275:05 pm -
2 stops5h 50m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$677
Best flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/65:35 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Thu 10/87:30 pm -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/89:00 am -
1 stop14h 44m
Wed 12/91:36 pm -
3 stops21h 01m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop22h 59m
Thu 12/101:36 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/29:15 am -
1 stop11h 29m
Tue 10/66:00 am -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$770
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/111:33 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Mon 10/55:24 pm -
1 stop19h 07m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$784
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/173:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Fri 9/185:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$837
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/247:00 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Sat 9/265:35 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$672
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/245:40 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Sun 9/275:05 pm -
2 stops5h 50m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/111:33 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Mon 10/55:24 pm -
1 stop19h 07m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$784
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/29:15 am -
1 stop11h 29m
Tue 10/66:00 am -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$770
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/35:50 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Tue 10/65:25 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/66:35 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 10/85:30 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$344
One-way flights from Des Moines to Kansas CitySearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 11/57:15 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/52:22 pm -
3 stops53h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/296:40 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/263:11 pm -
1 stop4h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/2511:27 am -
1 stop21h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/295:59 pm -
3 stops54h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,245
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $246 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $140 (Southwest) |
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Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 11/5
7:15 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop4h 10m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$140
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 11/5
2:22 pm-7:47 pm
3 stops53h 25m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$310
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
6:40 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop4h 35m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$334
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 10/6
5:35 am-2:30 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Kansas City
Thu 10/8
7:30 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop3h 45m
$349
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sat 9/26
3:11 pm-7:47 pm
1 stop4h 36m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$535
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
11:27 am-9:07 am
1 stop21h 40m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$540
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
9:00 am-11:44 pm
1 stop14h 44m
Kansas City
Wed 12/9
1:36 pm-10:37 am
3 stops21h 01m
$563
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 12/7
5:15 pm-4:14 pm
1 stop22h 59m
Kansas City
Thu 12/10
1:36 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop22h 45m
$597
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 10/2
9:15 am-8:44 pm
1 stop11h 29m
Kansas City
Tue 10/6
6:00 am-4:20 pm
1 stop10h 20m
$770
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
11:33 am-6:30 pm
1 stop6h 57m
Kansas City
Mon 10/5
5:24 pm-12:31 pm
1 stop19h 07m
$784
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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 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 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 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 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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