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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI) from $274

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. 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. 4 — jun. 111
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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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated mayo 30, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Kansas City. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
vie. 6/286:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop26h 23mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/57:13 amMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$446
vie. 7/1912:32 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/225:22 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$679
vie. 7/194:02 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops17h 53mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/225:22 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$682

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated mayo 30, 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.
vie. 7/196:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$511
vie. 7/196:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/221:45 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$536
vie. 7/196:05 amDSM - MCI
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$636

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 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on mayo 30, 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.
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
2 stops13h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$433
vie. 6/286:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop26h 23mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/57:13 amMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$446
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$485
vie. 6/2812:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/59:51 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$538
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$539

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated mayo 30, 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.
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
2 stops13h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$433
vie. 7/198:43 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/219:46 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$440
vie. 6/286:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop26h 23mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/57:13 amMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$446
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$485
vie. 7/196:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$511
vie. 7/196:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/221:45 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$536
vie. 6/2812:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/59:51 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$538
vie. 6/2810:49 amDSM - MCI
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/56:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$539
vie. 7/196:05 amDSM - MCI
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$636

One-way flights to Kansas City from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated mayo 30, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Kansas City can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from Des Moines to Kansas City can use the search form above.
mié. 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$274
mié. 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$319
mié. 6/126:32 amDSM - MCI
3 stops12h 31mWestJet
Deal found 5/30$873

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated mayo 30, 2024.

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$433 - $679

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Price

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 6/28

2 stops13h 24m

Kansas City

vie. 7/5

2 stops15h 35m

$433

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 7/19

2 stops22h 11m

Kansas City

dom. 7/21

2 stops22h 07m

$440

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 6/28

1 stop26h 23m

Kansas City

vie. 7/5

1 stop28h 24m

$446

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 6/28

3 stops19h 20m

Kansas City

vie. 7/5

2 stops15h 35m

$485

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 7/19

1 stop14h 43m

Kansas City

dom. 7/21

1 stop17h 31m

$511

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 7/19

1 stop14h 43m

Kansas City

lun. 7/22

1 stop10h 01m

$536

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 6/28

1 stop17h 24m

Kansas City

vie. 7/5

2 stops12h 43m

$538

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 7/19

2 stops28h 37m

Kansas City

dom. 7/21

1 stop17h 31m

$636

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

vie. 7/19

1 stop8h 18m

Kansas City

lun. 7/22

2 stops21h 55m

$679

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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 mayo 30, 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.
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

System was down and the line on the check in counter was very slow.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

System was down and the line on the check in counter was very slow.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

System was down and the line on the check in counter was very slow.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

System was down and the line on the check in counter was very slow.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Kansas City for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Kansas City for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $433, but on average you can expect to pay $538.

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    The Des Moines to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/29.

  • What is the cheapest month 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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