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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City from $140

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4:30 pm - 11:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:30 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:25 pm - 7:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
23h 23m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 1:52 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
41h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$378Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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2:00 pm - 11:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
9h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:50 pm - 10:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
8h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
$382Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:30 pm - 11:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
7h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
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1:50 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
9h 25m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$387Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:30 pm - 11:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:30 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
$397Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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5:10 am - 11:20 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
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1:50 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
9h 25m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$402Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:30 pm - 11:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
7h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
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12:05 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
11h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$407Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:00 am - 2:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
8h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
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6:45 pm - 10:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$412Southwest
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 2
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2:00 pm - 11:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
9h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:20 pm - 8:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$417Southwest
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 14
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2:00 pm - 11:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
9h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:55 pm - 10:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$422Southwest
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 14

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

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Southwest
Oct 19
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
MCI11:05 pmKansas City
Oct 26
MCI7:30 pmKansas City
3h 45m
1 stop
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
$377
Southwest
Oct 19
DSM2:00 pmDes Moines
9h 40m
1 stop
MCI11:40 pmKansas City
Oct 26
MCI1:50 pmKansas City
8h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:20 pmDes Moines
$382
Southwest
Oct 19
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
7h 25m
2 stops
MCI11:55 pmKansas City
Oct 26
MCI1:50 pmKansas City
9h 25m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
$387

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Kansas City flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 6
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
10h 37m
1 stop
MCI4:22 pmKansas City
Oct 10
MCI9:00 amKansas City
14h 52m
1 stop
DSM11:52 pmDes Moines
$537
United Airlines
Oct 9
DSM1:27 pmDes Moines
23h 15m
1 stop
MCI12:42 pmKansas City
Oct 12
MCI1:48 pmKansas City
22h 43m
1 stop
DSM12:31 pmDes Moines
$579
United Airlines
Dec 7
DSM5:15 pmDes Moines
22h 59m
1 stop
MCI4:14 pmKansas City
Dec 10
MCI1:36 pmKansas City
22h 45m
1 stop
DSM12:21 pmDes Moines
$593

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DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

7:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$377

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

8:25 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop23h 23m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

8:43 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops41h 09m

$378

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

2:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$382

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$387

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

7:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$397

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

5:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$402

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Kansas City

Mon 10/26

12:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$407

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Kansas City

Sat 1/2

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$412

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

2:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 10/14

1:20 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$417

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM Des Moines - MCI Kansas City

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

2:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 10/14

12:55 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$422

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Best Price Found

$140

Fastest flight time

4h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Kansas City from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Kansas City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $377.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 4h 20m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Kansas City. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Kansas City.
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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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