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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines from $206

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Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 10:05 pm
MCI
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DSM
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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MCI
6h 30m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:05 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 4:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
9h 55m
2 stops
$332Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 10:05 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 4:35 pm
DSM
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MCI
9h 55m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 11:15 pm
MCI
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DSM
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 12:10 am
DSM
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MCI
7h 50m
2 stops
$343Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:48 pm
MCI
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DSM
7h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 10:57 pm
DSM
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MCI
8h 41m
1 stop
$344American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 10:05 pm
MCI
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DSM
11h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 3:40 pm
DSM
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MCI
9h 00m
2 stops
$347Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
6:28 am - 8:26 am
MCI
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DSM
25h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 5:26 pm
DSM
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MCI
8h 30m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:27 pm
MCI
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DSM
13h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 7:45 pm
DSM
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MCI
11h 41m
1 stop
$381United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:25 pm
MCI
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DSM
21h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 7:45 pm
DSM
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MCI
11h 41m
1 stop
$443United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:26 am
MCI
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DSM
27h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 5:26 pm
DSM
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MCI
21h 23m
1 stop
$449American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12

Southwest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 24
MCI6:15 pmKansas City
3h 50m
1 stop
DSM10:05 pmDes Moines
Mar 31
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 30m
1 stop
MCI12:00 pmKansas City
$327
Southwest
Mar 24
MCI4:05 pmKansas City
6h 00m
1 stop
DSM10:05 pmDes Moines
Mar 31
DSM6:40 amDes Moines
9h 55m
2 stops
MCI4:35 pmKansas City
$332
Southwest
Mar 24
MCI1:05 pmKansas City
9h 00m
2 stops
DSM10:05 pmDes Moines
Mar 31
DSM6:40 amDes Moines
9h 55m
2 stops
MCI4:35 pmKansas City
$337

American Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 6
MCI4:20 pmKansas City
7h 28m
1 stop
DSM11:48 pmDes Moines
Apr 12
DSM2:16 pmDes Moines
8h 41m
1 stop
MCI10:57 pmKansas City
$344
American Airlines
Apr 6
MCI6:28 amKansas City
25h 58m
1 stop
DSM8:26 amDes Moines
Apr 12
DSM8:56 amDes Moines
8h 30m
1 stop
MCI5:26 pmKansas City
$367
American Airlines
Apr 6
MCI5:00 amKansas City
27h 26m
1 stop
DSM8:26 amDes Moines
Apr 12
DSM8:03 pmDes Moines
21h 23m
1 stop
MCI5:26 pmKansas City
$449

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 3/24

6:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$327

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 3/24

4:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

6:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$332

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 3/24

1:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

6:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$337

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/6

1:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

4:20 pm-12:10 am

2 stops7h 50m

$343

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/6

4:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

2:16 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$344

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 3/25

11:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:40 am-3:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$347

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/6

6:28 am-8:26 am

1 stop25h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

8:56 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$367

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-9:27 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

8:04 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$381

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 4/21

5:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

8:04 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$443

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/6

5:00 am-8:26 am

1 stop27h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

8:03 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$449

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Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Kansas City to Des Moines takes 3h 50m
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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 3h 50m.

  • 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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