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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI) from $167

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 6/3. 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
May 21 — May 281
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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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Kansas City. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Fri 8/96:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$493
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$503
Mon 5/276:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$605
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$607
Mon 5/278:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$659
Fri 5/246:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$720
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$751
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$756
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/255:26 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop19h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$999

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American 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.
Sat 5/256:04 amDSM - MCI
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:29 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$993
Sat 5/256:04 amDSM - MCI
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:29 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,028

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 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 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.
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1910:39 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$362
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/195:10 amMCI - DSM
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$381
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/198:55 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$418
Wed 6/128:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1910:39 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$419
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$503
Mon 5/276:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$605
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$607
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:00 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$649
Mon 5/278:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$659

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 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.
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1910:39 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$362
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/195:10 amMCI - DSM
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$381
Wed 6/129:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/198:55 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$418
Wed 6/128:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1910:39 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$419
Fri 8/96:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$493
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$503
Mon 5/276:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$605
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$607
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:00 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$649

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 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.
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:00 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$649
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/266:29 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$670
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/265:50 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$691
Fri 5/242:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/265:50 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$713
Fri 5/246:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$720
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$751
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$756
Fri 5/248:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/265:50 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$780
Fri 5/248:30 amDSM - MCI
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/265:50 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$802

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 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.
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$167
Mon 6/312:46 pmDSM - MCI
3 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$217
Wed 6/51:40 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$267
Wed 6/56:41 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops17h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$302

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop12h 37m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

3 stops30h 40m

$362

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop12h 37m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

1 stop10h 53m

$381

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop12h 37m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

2 stops26h 00m

$418

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

2 stops22h 09m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

3 stops30h 40m

$419

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

1 stop17h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 8/11

1 stop17h 31m

$493

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop14h 14m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

1 stop14h 26m

$503

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

1 stop4h 34m

Kansas City

Mon 6/3

1 stop17h 22m

$605

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop14h 14m

Kansas City

Wed 6/19

2 stops16h 15m

$607

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

2 stops8h 16m

Kansas City

Mon 6/3

1 stop17h 22m

$659

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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 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American 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
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Kansas City for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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    There are currently 14+ open flights from Des Moines to Kansas City within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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    The Des Moines to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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