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$130+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Kansas City (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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Kansas City

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/127:58 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops39h 05mFrontier
Fri 12/198:45 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/54:23 pmCID - MCI
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Fri 11/146:40 amMCI - CID
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/29$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/15:31 pmCID - MCI
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/37:43 pmMCI - CID
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/47:00 amCID - MCI
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Wed 11/126:40 amMCI - CID
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/29$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/125:00 amCID - MCI
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/265:12 amMCI - CID
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/47:00 amCID - MCI
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Sun 11/96:40 amMCI - CID
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/29$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 10/317:24 amCID - MCI
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/29:06 amMCI - CID
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/278:00 amCID - MCI
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/41:40 pmMCI - CID
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/126:18 amCID - MCI
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:36 pmMCI - CID
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/63:12 pmCID - MCI
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/144:50 pmMCI - CID
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/125:45 amDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Fri 12/196:05 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/63:12 pmCID - MCI
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/113:25 pmMCI - CID
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$329

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 October 30, 2025.
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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:58 pm-11:03 am

2 stops39h 05m

Kansas City

Fri 12/19

8:45 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$236

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/23

5:44 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

10:50 am-2:42 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$279

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

9:52 am-1:53 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

5:49 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$289

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/23

4:33 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

9:05 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$294

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

1:40 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$304

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

5:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Fri 12/19

6:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$327

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 12/19

7:48 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Kansas City

Sun 1/4

8:45 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$352

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/23

12:34 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 06m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

8:46 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$359

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/13

3:41 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

3:25 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$388

Cedar RapidsKansas City

CID - MCI

CIDMCI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

12:29 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

10:37 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$412

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Iowa?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Kansas City. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Kansas City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Kansas City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Kansas City in 5h 28m. Fly via Frontier, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Iowa to Kansas City is about 238 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Kansas City one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $137. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Kansas City for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Kansas City?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Kansas City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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