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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City from $174

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Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 5:50 pm
DSM
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MCI
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 11:35 am
MCI
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
$347Southwest
Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 13
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4:40 pm - 12:10 am
DSM
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MCI
7h 30m
2 stops
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10:40 am - 2:50 pm
MCI
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DSM
4h 10m
1 stop
$352Southwest
Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 13
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2:19 pm - 5:21 pm
DSM
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MCI
27h 02m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:16 pm - 1:34 pm
MCI
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DSM
43h 18m
2 stops
$355Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 5:25 pm
DSM
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MCI
11h 15m
2 stops
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1:45 pm - 11:30 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 45m
2 stops
$357Southwest
Sat, Jun 20 - Fri, Jun 26
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1:30 pm - 12:30 am
DSM
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MCI
11h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:50 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 00m
2 stops
$363Southwest
Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 13
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4:20 pm - 11:00 pm
DSM
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MCI
6h 40m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:25 am
MCI
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DSM
4h 55m
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$367Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Aug 2
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4:20 pm - 11:00 pm
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MCI
6h 40m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 11:45 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 50m
2 stops
$378Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Aug 2
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5:10 am - 11:20 am
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MCI
6h 10m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 11:45 pm
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DSM
4h 25m
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$384Southwest
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 2
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5:10 am - 11:20 am
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MCI
6h 10m
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1:55 pm - 11:45 pm
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9h 50m
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$395Southwest
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 2
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1:45 pm - 10:05 pm
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MCI
8h 20m
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1:55 pm - 11:45 pm
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9h 50m
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$415Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Aug 2

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets
Southwest
Jun 12
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
4h 20m
1 stop
MCI5:50 pmKansas City
Jun 13
MCI5:05 amKansas City
6h 30m
1 stop
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
$347
Southwest
Jun 12
DSM4:40 pmDes Moines
7h 30m
2 stops
MCI12:10 amKansas City
Jun 13
MCI10:40 amKansas City
4h 10m
1 stop
DSM2:50 pmDes Moines
$352
Southwest
Jun 20
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
11h 15m
2 stops
MCI5:25 pmKansas City
Jun 26
MCI1:45 pmKansas City
9h 45m
2 stops
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
$357

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 18
DSM5:50 amDes Moines
10h 29m
1 stop
MCI4:19 pmKansas City
Aug 19
MCI11:40 amKansas City
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM8:17 pmDes Moines
$593
United Airlines
Aug 18
DSM9:14 amDes Moines
11h 37m
1 stop
MCI8:51 pmKansas City
Aug 19
MCI6:00 amKansas City
10h 13m
1 stop
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
$623
United Airlines
Jun 5
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
23h 05m
1 stop
MCI4:22 pmKansas City
Jun 11
MCI9:10 amKansas City
25h 32m
1 stop
DSM10:42 amDes Moines
$700

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

1:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Kansas City

Sat 6/13

5:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 30m

$347

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

4:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops7h 30m

Kansas City

Sat 6/13

10:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$352

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

2:19 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops27h 02m

Kansas City

Mon 7/13

6:16 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops43h 18m

$355

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

6:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Kansas City

Fri 6/26

1:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$357

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

1:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops11h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 6/13

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$363

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

$367

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

1:55 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$378
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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

5:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

7:20 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$384

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

5:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

1:55 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$395

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

1:55 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$415

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Fastest flight time

4h 20m

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 4h 20m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Kansas City

  • 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 4h 20m, 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 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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