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How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Des Moines 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 Kansas City Airport to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:00 am - 11:12 am

MCI

DSM

29h 12m1 stop

7:45 pm - 11:21 am

DSM

MCI

39h 36m1 stop

$373American Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12

8:00 am - 9:41 pm

MCI

DSM

13h 41m1 stop

9:04 am - 8:35 pm

DSM

MCI

11h 31m1 stop

$524United Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19

8:00 am - 9:41 pm

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DSM

13h 41m1 stop

8:00 am - 9:59 pm

DSM

MCI

13h 59m1 stop

$529United Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19

10:50 am - 11:12 am

MCI

DSM

24h 22m1 stop

11:42 am - 2:30 pm

DSM

MCI

50h 48m1 stop

$543American Airlines

Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 13

5:54 am - 9:41 pm

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DSM

15h 47m2 stops

9:04 am - 8:35 pm

DSM

MCI

11h 31m1 stop

$620United Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19

5:54 am - 9:41 pm

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DSM

15h 47m2 stops

8:00 am - 9:59 pm

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MCI

13h 59m1 stop

$625United Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19

4:25 pm - 2:33 pm

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DSM

22h 08m2 stops

9:04 am - 8:35 pm

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MCI

11h 31m1 stop

$632United Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12

8:00 am - 9:41 pm

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DSM

13h 41m1 stop

8:00 am - 9:59 pm

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13h 59m1 stop

$638United Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19

10:00 am - 9:50 pm

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DSM

11h 50m1 stop

8:00 am - 10:32 am

DSM

MCI

26h 32m1 stop

$718United Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15

5:45 am - 9:50 pm

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DSM

16h 05m2 stops

8:00 am - 10:32 am

DSM

MCI

26h 32m1 stop

$730United Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15

American Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Feb 10

MCI6:00 amKansas City

29h 12m

1 stop

DSM11:12 amDes Moines

Feb 12

DSM7:45 pmDes Moines

39h 36m

1 stop

MCI11:21 amKansas City

$373

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Jan 9

MCI10:50 amKansas City

24h 22m

1 stop

DSM11:12 amDes Moines

Jan 13

DSM11:42 amDes Moines

50h 48m

1 stop

MCI2:30 pmKansas City

$543

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United Airlines

Feb 18

MCI8:00 amKansas City

13h 41m

1 stop

DSM9:41 pmDes Moines

Feb 19

DSM9:04 amDes Moines

11h 31m

1 stop

MCI8:35 pmKansas City

$524

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United Airlines

Feb 18

MCI8:00 amKansas City

13h 41m

1 stop

DSM9:41 pmDes Moines

Feb 19

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

13h 59m

1 stop

MCI9:59 pmKansas City

$529

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United Airlines

Feb 18

MCI5:54 amKansas City

15h 47m

2 stops

DSM9:41 pmDes Moines

Feb 19

DSM9:04 amDes Moines

11h 31m

1 stop

MCI8:35 pmKansas City

$620

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MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop29h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:45 pm-11:21 am

1 stop39h 36m

$373

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

9:04 am-8:35 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$524

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$529

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

10:50 am-11:12 am

1 stop24h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

11:42 am-2:30 pm

1 stop50h 48m

$543

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

5:54 am-9:41 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

9:04 am-8:35 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$620

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

5:54 am-9:41 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$625

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

4:25 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops22h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

9:04 am-8:35 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$632

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$638

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 1/11

10:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop26h 32m

$718

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 1/11

5:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop26h 32m

$730

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Kansas City to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $346. Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,000. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Fastest flight time	13h 41m
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The fastest flight from Kansas City to Des Moines takes 13h 41m

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How far is Kansas City to Des Moines by plane?
The straight-line distance from Kansas City to Des Moines is 180.5 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 13h 41m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Des Moines 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 Kansas City Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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