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$216+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$216
(United)
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:14 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/133:44 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/105:25 amMCI - DSM
2 stops5h 55mSouthwest
Sun 4/136:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/136:47 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$588

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 4/10

6:14 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop28h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

3:44 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$304

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 4/10

5:25 am-11:20 am

2 stops5h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$397

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

6:47 pm-9:11 am

1 stop14h 24m

$588

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Wed 5/7

11:40 am-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$216

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kansas City-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kansas City to Des Moines as you normally would.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Des Moines round-trip?

    Southwest, at $397, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Kansas City to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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