MCI - DSM

$226 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/16Thu 7/23
MCI - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$226
Southwest
Tue 6/30
MCI - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines

Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
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4:32 pm - 9:11 pm
MCI
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DSM
28h 39m
1 stop
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5:08 pm - 5:10 pm
DSM
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MCI
48h 02m
2 stops
$287Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
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10:40 am - 10:15 pm
MCI
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DSM
11h 35m
1 stop
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4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
DSM
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MCI
24h 30m
2 stops
$314Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
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4:15 pm - 10:25 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 10m
1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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MCI
6h 35m
1 stop
$347Southwest
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
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5:15 pm - 10:25 pm
MCI
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DSM
5h 10m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
-
MCI
6h 50m
2 stops
$352Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
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1:45 pm - 11:35 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 50m
2 stops
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5:10 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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MCI
6h 50m
2 stops
$357Southwest
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
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5:35 pm - 11:35 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 00m
1 stop
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1:30 pm - 8:45 pm
DSM
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MCI
7h 15m
1 stop
$367Southwest
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 19
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7:55 pm - 11:35 pm
MCI
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DSM
3h 40m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 11:55 am
DSM
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MCI
6h 45m
2 stops
$372Southwest
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
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1:45 pm - 11:35 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 50m
2 stops
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5:10 am - 2:10 pm
DSM
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MCI
9h 00m
2 stops
$377Southwest
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 19
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1:45 pm - 11:35 pm
MCI
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DSM
9h 50m
2 stops
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5:10 am - 11:55 am
DSM
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MCI
6h 45m
2 stops
$409Southwest
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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5:25 pm - 11:30 pm
MCI
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DSM
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:05 pm
DSM
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MCI
5h 25m
1 stop
$419Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Kansas City to Des Moines were found on Southwest ($347) and United Airlines ($607).

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Cheapest flight$226
Flight from Kansas City to Des Moines

When to book flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines was $226 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Kansas City to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Kansas City (MCI)
Des Moines (DSM)