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$124+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Iowa

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — DSM
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(Southwest)
From Kansas City to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Mon 4/76:40 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 4/84:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 9/178:00 amMCI - MLI
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/243:52 pmMLI - MCI
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:15 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop25h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/83:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop20h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$423
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:00 amMCI - OMA
1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/96:00 amOMA - MCI
1 stop17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 4/111:29 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/81:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:06 pmMCI - LSE
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/144:18 pmLSE - MCI
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,032

Find flights from Kansas City to Iowa within your budget

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Kansas City

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

4:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$247

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 4/1

12:15 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop25h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

3:08 pm-11:42 am

1 stop20h 34m

$423

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$476

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Tue 4/1

11:29 am-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

1:45 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$484

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Wed 3/19

10:20 am-3:14 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/23

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop26h 48m

$594

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$124

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Wed 7/30

5:49 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$200

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Wed 3/12

6:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 30m

$282

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$435

Kansas CityOmaha

MCI - OMA

MCIOMA

Kansas City

Sat 8/9

5:20 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 24m

$440

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Iowa

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

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When flying from Kansas City to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated March 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Iowa, such as Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Iowa?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City (MCI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Kansas City.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to Iowa are Southwest ($124), American Airlines ($200), and United Airlines ($435).

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Kansas City to Iowa is Kansas City - Des Moines. You may also consider Kansas City - Moline Quad-City or Kansas City - Omaha Eppley Airfield.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Kansas City to Iowa 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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Top airline flying from Kansas City to Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kansas City to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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