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

Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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 July 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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4:35 pm - 9:50 pmDSM-MCI

5h 15m1 stop

8:45 am - 2:40 pmMCI-DSM

5h 55m1 stop

$197Southwest

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mié., ago. 27 - mié., sep. 3

6:30 am - 2:25 pmDSM-MCI

7h 55m2 stops

8:45 am - 2:40 pmMCI-DSM

5h 55m1 stop

$202Southwest

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mié., ago. 27 - mié., sep. 3

6:30 am - 2:25 pmDSM-MCI

7h 55m2 stops

4:30 pm - 10:20 pmMCI-DSM

5h 50m2 stops

$207Southwest

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mié., ago. 27 - mié., sep. 3

5:30 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-MCI

5h 05m1 stop

1:40 pm - 8:20 pmMCI-DSM

6h 40m1 stop

$247Southwest

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vie., ago. 22 - lun., ago. 25

7:00 am - 11:25 amDSM-MCI

4h 25m1 stop

2:20 pm - 10:50 pmMCI-DSM

8h 30m2 stops

$252Southwest

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vie., ago. 22 - lun., ago. 25

1:55 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-MCI

8h 40m2 stops

2:20 pm - 10:50 pmMCI-DSM

8h 30m2 stops

$257Southwest

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vie., ago. 22 - lun., ago. 25

5:30 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-MCI

5h 05m1 stop

3:20 pm - 8:20 pmMCI-DSM

5h 00m1 stop

$267Southwest

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jue., ago. 28 - vie., ago. 29

8:25 am - 2:55 pmDSM-MCI

6h 30m2 stops

2:20 pm - 10:50 pmMCI-DSM

8h 30m2 stops

$272Southwest

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mié., ago. 27 - vie., ago. 29

1:10 pm - 9:42 pmDSM-MCI

8h 32m1 stop

5:15 pm - 10:46 amMCI-DSM

17h 31m1 stop

$464United Airlines

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jue., sep. 18 - lun., sep. 22

6:15 am - 10:26 pmDSM-MCI

16h 11m1 stop

1:45 pm - 11:41 pmMCI-DSM

9h 56m1 stop

$493United Airlines

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets

Southwest

Aug 27

DSM4:35 pmDes Moines

5h 15m

1 stop

MCI9:50 pmKansas City

Sep 3

MCI8:45 amKansas City

5h 55m

1 stop

DSM2:40 pmDes Moines

$197

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Southwest

Aug 27

DSM6:30 amDes Moines

7h 55m

2 stops

MCI2:25 pmKansas City

Sep 3

MCI8:45 amKansas City

5h 55m

1 stop

DSM2:40 pmDes Moines

$202

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Southwest

Aug 27

DSM6:30 amDes Moines

7h 55m

2 stops

MCI2:25 pmKansas City

Sep 3

MCI4:30 pmKansas City

5h 50m

2 stops

DSM10:20 pmDes Moines

$207

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 18

DSM1:10 pmDes Moines

8h 32m

1 stop

MCI9:42 pmKansas City

Sep 22

MCI5:15 pmKansas City

17h 31m

1 stop

DSM10:46 amDes Moines

$464

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United Airlines

Sep 13

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

16h 11m

1 stop

MCI10:26 pmKansas City

Sep 20

MCI1:45 pmKansas City

9h 56m

1 stop

DSM11:41 pmDes Moines

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United Airlines

Sep 7

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

17h 27m

1 stop

MCI11:27 pmKansas City

Sep 8

MCI5:15 pmKansas City

17h 31m

1 stop

DSM10:46 amDes Moines

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

mié. 8/27

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

mié. 9/3

8:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$197

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

mié. 8/27

6:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Kansas City

mié. 9/3

8:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$202

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

mié. 8/27

6:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Kansas City

mié. 9/3

4:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$207

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 8/22

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

lun. 8/25

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$247

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 8/22

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Kansas City

lun. 8/25

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$252

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 8/22

1:55 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Kansas City

lun. 8/25

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$257

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

jue. 8/28

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

vie. 8/29

3:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$267

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

mié. 8/27

8:25 am-2:55 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Kansas City

vie. 8/29

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$272

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

jue. 9/18

1:10 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Kansas City

lun. 9/22

5:15 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 31m

$464

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

sáb. 9/13

6:15 am-10:26 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Kansas City

sáb. 9/20

1:45 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$493

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Kansas City

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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.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$99
Fastest flight time	4h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Kansas City	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Kansas City from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $99. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Kansas City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $197.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 4h 15m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Kansas City. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - Kansas City Airport.

There is 1 airport near Kansas City: Kansas City (MCI)

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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 4h 25m, 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 July 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 4,246 reviews		Search Southwest flights

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