$246+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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 October 6, 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 October 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/46:00 am -
1 stop3h 50m
Wed 11/118:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Mon 11/305:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/205:35 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 10/245:50 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 12/71:23 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Thu 12/105:19 pm -
1 stop22h 54m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/199:26 am -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 10/267:21 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$681
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 October 6, 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 October 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/43:30 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Wed 11/1112:20 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 12/71:23 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Thu 12/105:19 pm -
1 stop22h 54m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$609
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Mon 11/305:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/205:35 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 10/245:50 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/193:11 pm -
3 stops18h 55m
Mon 10/266:45 pm -
1 stop15h 47m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$812
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated October 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated October 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Wed 10/72:42 pm -
1 stop22h 10m
Fri 10/98:43 pm -
2 stops48h 04m
Deal found 10/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$811
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/199:26 am -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 10/267:21 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/193:11 pm -
3 stops18h 55m
Mon 10/266:45 pm -
1 stop15h 47m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$812
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/205:35 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 10/245:50 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$481
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/46:00 am -
1 stop3h 50m
Wed 11/118:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 10/5![Southwest logo]()
$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Mon 11/305:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$407
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $246 (Southwest) |
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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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DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
3:30 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop6h 50m
Kansas City
Wed 11/11
12:20 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops9h 45m
$252
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Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 11/30
5:10 am-11:05 am
1 stop5h 55m
Kansas City
Wed 12/2
8:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop3h 25m
$407
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Tue 10/20
5:35 am-10:55 am
1 stop5h 20m
Kansas City
Sat 10/24
5:50 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 10m
$481
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 12/7
1:23 pm-12:30 pm
1 stop23h 07m
Kansas City
Thu 12/10
5:19 pm-4:13 pm
1 stop22h 54m
$609
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
3:11 pm-10:06 am
3 stops18h 55m
Kansas City
Mon 10/26
6:45 pm-10:32 am
1 stop15h 47m
$812
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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 October.
| 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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