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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Typical prices: $338-$356
Southwest
Fri 11/2Wed 11/7
ICT - DSM • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $291 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Wichita to Des Moines (ICT-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Wichita to Des Moines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:05 am - 11:30 amICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:00 am - 1:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$230Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
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12:55 pm - 10:00 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$236Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 11:48 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:45 am - 10:15 amDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
4h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$276United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 10:00 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
14h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$322Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 12:14 amICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:42 pm - 11:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
4h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$326American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:36 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
7h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$327United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 11:15 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:35 am - 1:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$338Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:36 pmICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
7h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$381United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 12:04 amICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 10:59 amDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
4h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$407American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 12:04 amICT  Wichita Eisenhower National-DSM Des Moines
9h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 10:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-ICT Wichita Eisenhower National
4h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$412American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Wichita to Des Moines flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Wichita to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Wichita to Des Moines start at $230. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $338 to $356. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $230 on Southwest.

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Your Wichita to Des Moines flight questions, answered

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from Wichita to Des Moines?

    Flights from Wichita to Des Moines usually depart from Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wichita to Des Moines?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wichita to Des Moines.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Wichita to Des Moines pass through?

    One-stop flights from Wichita to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wichita to Des Moines?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Wichita to Des Moines route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

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

  • How long is a flight from Wichita to Des Moines?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Wichita to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 27m and 5h 07m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Wichita 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 Wichita 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 $230 to $720. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 32m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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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