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$99+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$212
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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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 August 14, 2025.

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.
Wed 10/16:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Sun 10/56:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$212
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.
Thu 10/25:35 amDSM - MCI
2 stops5h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/56:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$272
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/54:05 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$404
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.
Fri 9/265:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop19h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/35:18 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$452
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:32 amDSM - MCI
1 stop25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/313:17 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop49h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$479
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/85:15 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$495
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:36 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/57:30 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$527

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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 August 14, 2025.
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

Thu 10/2

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 20m

$212

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

6:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 20m

$212

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

7:30 am-11:07 pm

2 stops15h 37m

Kansas City

Sun 10/5

4:05 pm-5:01 pm

3 stops24h 56m

$404

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

5:13 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

5:18 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$452

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

7:32 am-8:33 am

1 stop25h 01m

Kansas City

Sun 8/31

3:17 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop49h 18m

$479

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-11:27 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

5:15 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$495

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

$99

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$104

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

5:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

$114

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

8:00 am-3:10 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$211

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Des Moines to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $178, 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. This flight start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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

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  • 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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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Kansas City

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SouthwestCheapest$178Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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