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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines from $189

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8:43 pm - 7:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
22h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 am - 10:06 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
25h 23m2 stops Philadelphia Fort Lauderdale
$319Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:43 pm - 7:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
22h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:52 pm - 10:06 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
16h 14m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$377Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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5:20 am - 11:20 amMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:25 am - 1:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$382Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:55 pm - 10:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
7h 05m2 stops Dallas Love Field Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
10h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$387Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:20 am - 11:20 amMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:25 am - 1:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$402Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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1:50 pm - 11:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
9h 25m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
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5:10 am - 3:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
9h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
$407Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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7:25 am - 11:30 amMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:30 am - 9:10 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$449Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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11:40 am - 10:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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5:30 am - 9:10 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$454Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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11:40 am - 10:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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5:30 am - 1:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
8h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
$459Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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3:30 pm - 7:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-DSM Des Moines
4h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:35 pm - 12:20 amDSM  Des Moines-MCI Kansas City
5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$481Southwest
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

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Southwest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 25
MCI5:20 amKansas City
6h 00m
1 stop
DSM11:20 amDes Moines
Nov 1
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
8h 30m
2 stops
MCI1:55 pmKansas City
$382
Southwest
Dec 4
MCI2:55 pmKansas City
7h 05m
2 stops
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
Dec 8
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
10h 35m
2 stops
MCI4:35 pmKansas City
$387
Southwest
Oct 25
MCI5:20 amKansas City
6h 00m
1 stop
DSM11:20 amDes Moines
Nov 1
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
8h 05m
1 stop
MCI12:30 amKansas City
$402

United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 14
MCI6:00 amKansas City
17h 48m
1 stop
DSM11:48 pmDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
15h 11m
2 stops
MCI10:06 amKansas City
$656
United Airlines
Oct 14
MCI9:00 amKansas City
12h 01m
1 stop
DSM9:01 pmDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM1:27 pmDes Moines
26h 55m
1 stop
MCI4:22 pmKansas City
$737
United Airlines
Oct 25
MCI6:16 amKansas City
14h 20m
2 stops
DSM8:36 pmDes Moines
Nov 1
DSM6:45 pmDes Moines
15h 21m
2 stops
MCI10:06 amKansas City
$926

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

8:43 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

8:43 am-10:06 am

2 stops25h 23m

$319

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

8:43 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

5:52 pm-10:06 am

1 stop16h 14m

$377

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 10/25

5:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

5:25 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$382

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Fri 12/4

2:55 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$387

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 10/25

5:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

5:25 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$402

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

5:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$407
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 10/14

7:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 40m

$449

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 10/14

11:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 40m

$454

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 10/14

11:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$459

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI Kansas City - DSM Des Moines

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 10/10

3:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:35 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 45m

$481

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Best Price Found

$189

Fastest flight time

3h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Kansas City in the past 72 hours is $189. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $319.
The fastest flight from Kansas City to Des Moines takes 3h 35m
There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Kansas City to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Des Moines

  • 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 3h 35m.

  • 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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