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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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7:02 pm - 1:52 pmMCI-DSM

18h 50m1 stop

2:37 pm - 10:42 amDSM-MCI

20h 05m2 stops

$241Frontier

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

7:02 pm - 1:52 pmMCI-DSM

18h 50m1 stop

8:00 am - 9:58 amDSM-MCI

25h 58m1 stop

$283Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

5:15 am - 8:44 amMCI-DSM

27h 29m1 stop

8:47 pm - 7:53 pmDSM-MCI

23h 06m2 stops

$307Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26

7:05 am - 4:00 pmMCI-DSM

8h 55m1 stop

6:20 am - 11:25 amDSM-MCI

5h 05m1 stop

$327Southwest

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

2:30 pm - 9:50 pmMCI-DSM

7h 20m2 stops

7:25 am - 3:25 pmDSM-MCI

8h 00m1 stop

$332Southwest

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

11:55 am - 9:50 pmMCI-DSM

9h 55m2 stops

6:20 am - 3:00 pmDSM-MCI

8h 40m2 stops

$337Southwest

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

5:35 am - 11:00 amMCI-DSM

5h 25m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:30 pmDSM-MCI

8h 30m2 stops

$347Southwest

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26

5:15 am - 8:44 amMCI-DSM

27h 29m1 stop

3:43 pm - 9:58 amDSM-MCI

18h 15m1 stop

$358Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26

6:30 am - 9:27 pmMCI-DSM

14h 57m1 stop

4:00 pm - 10:32 amDSM-MCI

18h 32m1 stop

$547Delta

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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

1:45 pm - 9:36 pmMCI-DSM

7h 51m2 stops

1:45 pm - 11:28 pmDSM-MCI

9h 43m1 stop

$731United Airlines

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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

Southwest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

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

Southwest

Oct 14

MCI7:05 amKansas City

8h 55m

1 stop

DSM4:00 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

5h 05m

1 stop

MCI11:25 amKansas City

$327

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Southwest

Oct 14

MCI2:30 pmKansas City

7h 20m

2 stops

DSM9:50 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM7:25 amDes Moines

8h 00m

1 stop

MCI3:25 pmKansas City

$332

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Southwest

Oct 14

MCI11:55 amKansas City

9h 55m

2 stops

DSM9:50 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

8h 40m

2 stops

MCI3:00 pmKansas City

$337

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

7:02 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

2:37 pm-10:42 am

2 stops20h 05m

$241

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

7:02 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop25h 58m

$283

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

5:15 am-8:44 am

1 stop27h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$307

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

6:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 05m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

2:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

7:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$332

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

11:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

6:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$337

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

5:35 am-11:00 am

2 stops5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$347

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

5:15 am-8:44 am

1 stop27h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

3:43 pm-9:58 am

1 stop18h 15m

$358

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 3/6

6:30 am-9:27 pm

1 stop14h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

4:00 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 32m

$547

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 3/6

1:45 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops7h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

1:45 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$731

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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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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 5h 25m.
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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