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$174+ 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(Southwest)

One-way from

$174
(Southwest)
From Des Moines to Kansas City
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/123:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 8/195:05 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$255
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.
Mon 7/286:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/66:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops40h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$278
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.
Sun 9/77:08 amDSM - MCI
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:46 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$401
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 8/156:50 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/194:48 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$457

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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

Tue 8/12

3:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$255

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-3:17 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Kansas City

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-10:36 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$278

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

7:08 am-8:40 pm

1 stop13h 32m

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

5:46 am-9:39 am

1 stop27h 53m

$401

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:50 pm-10:29 am

1 stop15h 39m

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

4:48 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$457

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 7/10

6:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$174

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 7/10

6:32 pm-12:12 am

3 stops29h 40m

$247

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$293

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Deals found on 6/11

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Kansas City

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $255, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Kansas City and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $401 and $457, respectively.

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

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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