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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI) from $377

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/21. 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.
DSM — MCI
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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Fri 6/215:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$377
Thu 6/279:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/410:50 amMCI - DSM
1 stop46h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$446

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Kansas City. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 7/116:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/121:45 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$492
Fri 6/218:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/258:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$580
Fri 10/43:28 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops21h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/66:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$648

Cheap Des Moines to Kansas City flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 6/215:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$377
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/45:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$409
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
3 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/45:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$416
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/46:59 amMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$424
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$431
Thu 6/279:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/410:50 amMCI - DSM
1 stop46h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$446
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$447
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$448
Sun 6/233:59 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/302:45 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$480

Des Moines to Kansas City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Kansas City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 6/215:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$377
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/45:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$409
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
3 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/45:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$416
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/46:59 amMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$424
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$431
Thu 6/279:54 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/410:50 amMCI - DSM
1 stop46h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$446
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$447
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$448
Sun 6/233:59 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/302:45 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$480

Des Moines to Kansas City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Des Moines to Kansas City should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$431
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$447
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$448
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$482
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:46 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$525

Find flights from Des Moines to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 6/21

1 stop16h 04m

Kansas City

Tue 6/25

1 stop14h 50m

$377

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops22h 39m

Kansas City

Thu 7/4

2 stops12h 10m

$409

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

3 stops36h 34m

Kansas City

Thu 7/4

2 stops12h 10m

$416

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops22h 39m

Kansas City

Thu 7/4

1 stop15h 53m

$424

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops16h 09m

Kansas City

Sun 7/14

2 stops22h 07m

$431

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

1 stop10h 41m

Kansas City

Thu 7/4

1 stop46h 57m

$446

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

3 stops23h 29m

Kansas City

Sun 7/14

2 stops22h 07m

$447

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop17h 35m

Kansas City

Fri 7/12

1 stop10h 01m

$492

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 6/21

1 stop24h 39m

Kansas City

Tue 6/25

2 stops14h 15m

$580

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Kansas City. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

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    The Des Moines to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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