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$147+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCI
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Southwest)

One-way from

$147
(Southwest)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/204:45 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 5/279:45 amMCI - DSM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/56:32 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/128:03 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/74:04 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/115:30 amMCI - DSM
1 stop12h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/126:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$442
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 4/248:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop8h 54mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/279:50 amMCI - DSM
1 stop29h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$638

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

4:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Tue 5/27

9:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$242

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

6:32 pm-10:48 am

1 stop16h 16m

Kansas City

Thu 6/12

8:03 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 22m

$312

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

4:04 pm-8:28 am

1 stop16h 24m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

5:30 am-5:43 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$385

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Kansas City

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-11:54 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$442

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$147

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

4:43 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$178

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 Des Moines to Kansas City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Des Moines-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Kansas City 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 Des Moines to Kansas City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Kansas City

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Kansas City. 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 Des Moines to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $242, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Kansas City and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $385 and $567, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kansas City 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 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 $298). Flying from Des Moines to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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