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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City from $109

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Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 11:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
4h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 2:05 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 55m
1 stop
$258Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:10 pm - 11:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
4h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 10:10 pm
MCI
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DSM
10h 15m
2 stops
$263Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:20 pm - 11:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
4h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:30 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
$285Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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5:25 am - 4:15 pm
DSM
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MCI
10h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 10:10 pm
MCI
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DSM
10h 15m
2 stops
$296Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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5:25 am - 2:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
9h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:30 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
$305Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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6:10 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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MCI
6h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:20 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 05m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 15
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6:10 am - 10:25 am
DSM
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MCI
4h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 11:20 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 30m
2 stops
$332Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 15
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6:10 am - 5:25 pm
DSM
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MCI
11h 15m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 11:20 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 30m
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$337Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 15
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5:35 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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MCI
3h 40m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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DSM
6h 20m
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$347Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2
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4:20 pm - 12:15 am
DSM
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MCI
7h 55m
2 stops
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5:35 pm - 10:20 pm
MCI
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DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
$352Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 31
DSM8:04 amDes Moines
7h 59m
1 stop
MCI4:03 pmKansas City
Apr 1
MCI8:00 amKansas City
15h 02m
1 stop
DSM11:02 pmDes Moines
$447
United Airlines
Mar 31
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
11h 18m
1 stop
MCI5:38 pmKansas City
Apr 1
MCI6:15 amKansas City
15h 17m
1 stop
DSM9:32 pmDes Moines
$477
United Airlines
Mar 3
DSM2:59 pmDes Moines
23h 03m
1 stop
MCI2:02 pmKansas City
Mar 10
MCI4:25 pmKansas City
20h 58m
2 stops
DSM1:23 pmDes Moines
$921

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 9
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
4h 25m
1 stop
MCI11:35 pmKansas City
Apr 15
MCI7:10 amKansas City
6h 55m
1 stop
DSM2:05 pmDes Moines
$258
Southwest
Apr 9
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
4h 25m
1 stop
MCI11:35 pmKansas City
Apr 15
MCI11:55 amKansas City
10h 15m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$263
Southwest
May 1
DSM7:20 pmDes Moines
4h 15m
1 stop
MCI11:35 pmKansas City
May 9
MCI6:45 amKansas City
6h 45m
1 stop
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
$285

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2026.
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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

7:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

7:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$258

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

7:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

11:55 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$263

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

7:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 5/9

6:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$285

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

11:55 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$296

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

5:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Kansas City

Sat 5/9

6:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$305

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 6/15

4:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$327

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 6/15

1:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$332

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 6/15

1:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$337

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 40m

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

4:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$347

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

4:20 pm-12:15 am

2 stops7h 55m

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

5:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$352

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Fastest flight time

3h 40m

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 3h 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 3h 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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