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).

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 $263 to $1,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $269, which is 31% 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 starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

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Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

4:05 pm - 8:50 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:10 pm - 11:25 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

4h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$263Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

4:05 pm - 8:50 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:30 pm - 11:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$317Southwest

Mon, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 20

8:00 am - 11:25 amMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

3h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:10 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

5h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$358Southwest

Mon, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 20

2:50 pm - 8:45 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

5:10 am - 2:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

9h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$363Southwest

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

3:30 pm - 7:50 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

5:35 am - 9:20 amDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$376Southwest

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

3:30 pm - 7:50 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

5:35 am - 2:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

8h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$381Southwest

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

2:55 pm - 8:45 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 2:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

8h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$386Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

2:55 pm - 8:50 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

5h 55m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

4:30 pm - 11:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

7h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$387Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:21 pm - 1:30 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

18h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:01 pm - 11:17 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

9h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$455American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 9:01 pmMCI Kansas City-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 8:44 pmDSM Des Moines-MCI Kansas City

14h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$541United Airlines

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

Southwest ($263) and American Airlines ($455) 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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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).
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 $263 to $1,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $269, which is 31% 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 starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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
- Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG

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