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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Kansas City to Des Moines pass through Chicago Midway (MDW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

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 Kansas City to Des Moines 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 $397 to $1,809. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Kansas City to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

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

Southwest ($397) and United Airlines ($1,079) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $586. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Kansas City to Des Moines layovers at 5h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

4:25 pm - 11:05 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

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6:40 am - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

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12:53 pm - 9:35 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

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

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

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Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

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

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

8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

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1:34 pm - 8:36 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

7h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines?: Southwest ($397) and United Airlines ($1,079) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines?
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 Kansas City to Des Moines 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 $397 to $1,809. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kansas City to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from Kansas City to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Des Moines?
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Des Moines pass through?
Most connecting flights from Kansas City to Des Moines pass through Chicago Midway (MDW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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