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

Allegiant Air is the most popular carrier operating from Des Moines to Kansas City

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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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7:27 pm - 9:53 am

DSM

MCI

14h 26m2 stops

4:39 pm - 6:42 pm

MCI

DSM

26h 03m1 stop

$195Frontier

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4

3:30 pm - 10:30 am

DSM

MCI

19h 00m1 stop

4:39 pm - 6:42 pm

MCI

DSM

26h 03m1 stop

$260Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4

5:10 am - 3:15 pm

DSM

MCI

10h 05m2 stops

12:55 pm - 9:10 pm

MCI

DSM

8h 15m2 stops

$338Southwest

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4

8:00 am - 9:59 pm

DSM

MCI

13h 59m1 stop

9:12 am - 8:07 pm

MCI

DSM

10h 55m1 stop

$553United Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

8:00 am - 9:32 am

DSM

MCI

25h 32m2 stops

9:12 am - 8:07 pm

MCI

DSM

10h 55m1 stop

$663United Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

8:00 am - 9:32 am

DSM

MCI

25h 32m2 stops

9:12 am - 8:07 pm

MCI

DSM

10h 55m1 stop

$695United Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

8:00 am - 3:45 pm

DSM

MCI

7h 45m1 stop

8:00 am - 8:07 pm

MCI

DSM

12h 07m2 stops

$706United Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

9:03 am - 4:08 pm

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MCI

7h 05m1 stop

3:24 pm - 9:50 pm

MCI

DSM

6h 26m1 stop

$944United Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

8:00 am - 4:08 pm

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MCI

8h 08m2 stops

3:24 pm - 9:50 pm

MCI

DSM

6h 26m1 stop

$950United Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

8:00 am - 4:08 pm

DSM

MCI

8h 08m2 stops

5:45 am - 2:33 pm

MCI

DSM

8h 48m2 stops

$964United Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

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Southwest

Mar 1

DSM5:10 amDes Moines

10h 05m

2 stops

MCI3:15 pmKansas City

Mar 4

MCI12:55 pmKansas City

8h 15m

2 stops

DSM9:10 pmDes Moines

$338

Southwest

Jan 13

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

5h 35m

1 stop

MCI8:55 pmKansas City

Jan 14

MCI6:10 amKansas City

5h 15m

1 stop

DSM11:25 amDes Moines

$717

Southwest

Jan 13

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

6h 05m

2 stops

MCI9:25 pmKansas City

Jan 14

MCI3:55 pmKansas City

5h 15m

1 stop

DSM9:10 pmDes Moines

$722

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

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United Airlines

Feb 22

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

13h 59m

1 stop

MCI9:59 pmKansas City

Feb 26

MCI9:12 amKansas City

10h 55m

1 stop

DSM8:07 pmDes Moines

$553

United Airlines

Feb 22

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

25h 32m

2 stops

MCI9:32 amKansas City

Feb 26

MCI9:12 amKansas City

10h 55m

1 stop

DSM8:07 pmDes Moines

$663

United Airlines

Feb 22

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

25h 32m

2 stops

MCI9:32 amKansas City

Feb 26

MCI9:12 amKansas City

10h 55m

1 stop

DSM8:07 pmDes Moines

$695

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Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-9:53 am

2 stops14h 26m

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$195

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

3:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$260

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

5:10 am-3:15 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

12:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$338

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

9:12 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$553

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-9:32 am

2 stops25h 32m

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

9:12 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$663

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-9:32 am

2 stops25h 32m

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

9:12 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$695

Des MoinesKansas City

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Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

8:00 am-8:07 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$706

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

9:03 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

3:24 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$944

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-4:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

3:24 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$950

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-4:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Kansas City

Thu 1/29

5:45 am-2:33 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$964

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 6h 40m

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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 6h 40m, 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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