$129+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Sep 14 — Sep 211
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 August 15, 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 August 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am -
1 stop8h 08m
Sun 9/138:32 pm -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/2711:29 am -
2 stops34h 16m
Wed 9/308:32 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Fri 9/188:32 pm -
2 stops36h 17m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/279:56 pm -
2 stops45h 41m
Sun 10/48:32 pm -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 9/308:25 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/103:50 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Sun 9/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Sun 10/45:20 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 10/85:10 am -
2 stops6h 35m
Sun 10/118:55 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/112:25 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Fri 9/183:10 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sun 8/307:00 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 9/35:30 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$461
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 August 15, 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 August 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Fri 9/188:32 pm -
2 stops36h 17m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 9/308:25 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 12/218:00 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Fri 12/258:00 am -
1 stop13h 21m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$565
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/103:50 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Sun 9/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Sun 10/45:20 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 10/82:00 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Sun 10/115:20 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/2911:33 am -
1 stop12h 11m
Tue 10/66:00 am -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$603
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sun 8/307:00 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 9/35:30 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am -
1 stop8h 08m
Sun 9/138:32 pm -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/103:50 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Sun 9/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Fri 9/188:32 pm -
2 stops36h 17m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/112:25 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Fri 9/183:10 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/2711:29 am -
2 stops34h 16m
Wed 9/308:32 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/279:56 pm -
2 stops45h 41m
Sun 10/48:32 pm -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 9/308:25 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/275:40 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Sun 10/45:20 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$357
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 August 15, 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 August 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Tue 9/16:10 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$129
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/275:40 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
2 stops44h 22m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2711:29 am -
2 stops34h 16m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:19 pm -
2 stops25h 46m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:56 pm -
3 stops45h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/282:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/255:59 pm -
2 stops15h 20m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:35 pm -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$252
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 August 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $202 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $129 (Kiwi.com) |
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Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
8:30 pm-7:37 pm
1 stop23h 07m
Kansas City
Fri 9/18
8:32 pm-8:49 am
2 stops36h 17m
$285
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sun 9/27
5:40 am-9:40 am
1 stop4h 00m
Kansas City
Wed 9/30
8:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop3h 25m
$296
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 9/10
3:50 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops7h 30m
Kansas City
Sun 9/13
4:20 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$301
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sun 9/27
5:40 am-9:40 am
1 stop4h 00m
Kansas City
Sun 10/4
5:20 am-11:20 am
1 stop6h 00m
$357
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 10/8
2:00 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop9h 35m
Kansas City
Sun 10/11
5:20 am-11:20 am
1 stop6h 00m
$357
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 12/21
8:00 am-9:49 pm
1 stop13h 49m
Kansas City
Fri 12/25
8:00 am-9:21 pm
1 stop13h 21m
$565
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
11:33 am-11:44 pm
1 stop12h 11m
Kansas City
Tue 10/6
6:00 am-4:20 pm
1 stop10h 20m
$603
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 9/1
6:10 am-10:30 am
1 stop4h 20m
$129
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sun 9/27
5:40 am-10:45 am
1 stop5h 05m
$179
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sun 9/27
11:29 am-9:45 pm
2 stops34h 16m
$215
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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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