$139+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Jul 14 — Jul 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/124:57 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/169:33 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/252:25 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Sun 9/274:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/132:19 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/125:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 7/197:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:05 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 7/255:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/265:30 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 12/285:15 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Sun 1/35:10 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$387
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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/252:25 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Sun 9/274:15 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$332
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.
Wed 10/71:27 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop10h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 10/106:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop15h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$545
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/165:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:05 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:05 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:33 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop25h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 9/26:00 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop10h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/46:50 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 7/105:37 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,205
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated June 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City. Data last updated June 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/136:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sun 6/147:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$797
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.
Fri 6/195:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 6/217:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 6/204:22 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop17h 48m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/227:39 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop18h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$673
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/124:57 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/125:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 7/197:20 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/132:19 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:05 am
MCI
- DSM
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/169:33 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:32 pm
MCI
- DSM
1 stop28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 7/255:10 am
DSM
- MCI
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/265:30 pm
MCI
- DSM
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13![Southwest logo]()
$367
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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:19 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop22h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$139
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:07 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops23h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/151:49 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop25h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/125:10 am
DSM
- MCI
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/104:40 pm
DSM
- MCI
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/102:19 pm
DSM
- MCI
1 stop22h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12![Frontier logo]()
$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/1010:13 pm
DSM
- MCI
3 stops38h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
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 | $316 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $139 (Kiwi.com) |
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Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
2:25 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop4h 10m
Kansas City
Sun 9/27
4:15 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$332
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Thu 7/16
5:10 am-2:10 pm
2 stops9h 00m
Kansas City
Sun 7/19
5:05 am-11:25 am
1 stop6h 20m
$352
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 7/13
4:40 pm-12:15 am
2 stops7h 35m
Kansas City
Sun 7/19
5:05 am-11:25 am
1 stop6h 20m
$352
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Wed 10/7
1:27 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop10h 17m
Kansas City
Sat 10/10
6:00 am-9:01 pm
1 stop15h 01m
$545
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Mon 8/31
11:33 am-12:37 pm
1 stop25h 04m
Kansas City
Wed 9/2
6:00 am-4:19 pm
1 stop10h 19m
$616
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sat 7/4
6:50 pm-11:17 pm
1 stop4h 27m
Kansas City
Fri 7/10
5:37 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop5h 19m
$1,205
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 8/14
2:19 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop22h 41m
$139
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Fri 8/14
6:07 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops23h 03m
$163
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Sun 7/12
5:10 am-9:30 am
1 stop4h 20m
$174
Des MoinesKansas City
DSM - MCI
DSMMCI
Des Moines
Wed 7/15
6:25 am-3:15 pm
2 stops8h 50m
$179
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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 June.
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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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