Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Kansas City pass through?

Connecting flights from Des Moines to Kansas City most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 50% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Kansas City?

On the Des Moines to Kansas City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $326 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $526: a $200 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Kansas City. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 41m and 6h 49m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Kansas City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $351 to $1,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Kansas City looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 6h 49m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Avis • Alamo • Sixt

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Denver Intl (DEN) and Chicago Midway (MDW) are the most popular layovers for the Des Moines to Kansas City route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN or MDW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $326. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Kansas City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Kansas City layovers at 139 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

4:15 pm - 8:46 amDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

16h 31m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:43 pm - 7:35 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

22h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

$351Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

5:25 am - 1:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

5:45 pm - 10:05 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$382Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

4:25 pm - 11:25 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

4:30 pm - 11:05 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

6h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$387Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

3:50 pm - 11:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

5:00 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$466Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

3:50 pm - 11:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

11:55 am - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

10h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

$471Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 am - 1:50 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

6:20 am - 11:50 amMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$481Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

8h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Lambert-St Louis

9:50 am - 1:55 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$486Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

5:30 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

9h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

12:15 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

9h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$491Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

2:25 pm - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

4h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

9:50 am - 1:55 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$506Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

3:20 pm - 11:07 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 6:14 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

10h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Southwest ($382) and United Airlines ($597) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Kansas City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Kansas City?
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Kansas City pass through?
Connecting flights from Des Moines to Kansas City most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Kansas City?
On the Des Moines to Kansas City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $326 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $526: a $200 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?
Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Kansas City. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 41m and 6h 49m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Kansas City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $351 to $1,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Kansas City looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Kansas City?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 6h 49m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?
Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $326 - about $200 less than Tuesday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.
- Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
- Days Inn by Wyndham Kansas City International Airport

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