What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Kansas City

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport is 1 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kansas City Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kansas City Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kansas City Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:00 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-MCI

9h 00m1 stop

9:50 am - 5:35 pmMCI-DSM

7h 45m1 stop

$327Southwest

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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28

5:10 am - 2:10 pmDSM-MCI

9h 00m2 stops

9:50 am - 5:35 pmMCI-DSM

7h 45m1 stop

$332Southwest

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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28

4:15 pm - 9:30 pmDSM-MCI

5h 15m1 stop

6:00 am - 12:30 pmMCI-DSM

6h 30m1 stop

$367Southwest

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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8

4:15 pm - 10:30 pmDSM-MCI

6h 15m2 stops

6:00 am - 12:30 pmMCI-DSM

6h 30m1 stop

$372Southwest

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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8

6:15 pm - 11:20 pmDSM-MCI

5h 05m1 stop

6:15 am - 9:30 amMCI-DSM

3h 15m1 stop

$411Southwest

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28

5:35 am - 2:40 pmDSM-MCI

9h 05m2 stops

4:30 pm - 8:55 pmMCI-DSM

4h 25m1 stop

$416Southwest

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28

5:42 am - 9:23 pmDSM-MCI

15h 41m1 stop

7:43 pm - 3:32 pmMCI-DSM

19h 49m1 stop

$434American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14

8:02 am - 2:21 pmDSM-MCI

6h 19m1 stop

1:40 pm - 11:44 pmMCI-DSM

10h 04m1 stop

$489United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4

8:02 am - 2:21 pmDSM-MCI

6h 19m1 stop

8:08 am - 11:44 pmMCI-DSM

15h 36m2 stops

$587United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4

9:09 am - 8:52 pmDSM-MCI

11h 43m1 stop

9:17 am - 11:39 pmMCI-DSM

14h 22m1 stop

$593United Airlines

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

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Southwest

Feb 22

DSM1:00 pmDes Moines

9h 00m

1 stop

MCI10:00 pmKansas City

Feb 28

MCI9:50 amKansas City

7h 45m

1 stop

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

$327

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Southwest

Feb 22

DSM5:10 amDes Moines

9h 00m

2 stops

MCI2:10 pmKansas City

Feb 28

MCI9:50 amKansas City

7h 45m

1 stop

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

$332

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Southwest

Nov 4

DSM4:15 pmDes Moines

5h 15m

1 stop

MCI9:30 pmKansas City

Nov 8

MCI6:00 amKansas City

6h 30m

1 stop

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$367

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

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United Airlines

Nov 27

DSM8:02 amDes Moines

6h 19m

1 stop

MCI2:21 pmKansas City

Dec 4

MCI1:40 pmKansas City

10h 04m

1 stop

DSM11:44 pmDes Moines

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United Airlines

Nov 27

DSM8:02 amDes Moines

6h 19m

1 stop

MCI2:21 pmKansas City

Dec 4

MCI8:08 amKansas City

15h 36m

2 stops

DSM11:44 pmDes Moines

$587

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Mar 31

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

10h 03m

1 stop

MCI4:03 pmKansas City

Apr 1

MCI5:05 pmKansas City

19h 29m

1 stop

DSM12:34 pmDes Moines

$593

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 2/28

9:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$327

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:10 am-2:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 2/28

9:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$332

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

4:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$367

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$372

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 15m

$411

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

5:35 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

4:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$416

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

5:42 am-9:23 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

7:43 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$434

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 11/27

8:02 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$489

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 11/27

8:02 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

8:08 am-11:44 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$587

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

9:09 am-8:52 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

9:17 am-11:39 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$593

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kansas City?

Flying to Kansas City from Des Moines in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $344 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $351. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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How far is Des Moines to Kansas City by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Kansas City is about 180.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 5h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport is 1 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Kansas City Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kansas City Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kansas City Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kansas City Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Kansas City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Kansas City is Southwest, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Kansas City

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Southwest	PriceFrom $178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,235 reviews		Search Southwest flights

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Belton

Gladstone

Cameron

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