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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM) from $260

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 5/25. 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.
MCI — DSM
May 11 — May 181
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI - DSM)?

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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Des Moines. 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Sat 5/186:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$466
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$482
Sat 5/186:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$497
Sat 5/116:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/129:03 amDSM - MCI
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$621
Sat 5/118:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/126:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$626
Thu 7/118:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/213:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$744
Sat 6/18:00 amMCI - DSM
1 stop13h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/911:30 amDSM - MCI
1 stop21h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$968

Cheap Kansas City to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 6, 2024.
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$297
Sat 5/255:20 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$300
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2711:37 amDSM - MCI
2 stops18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$326
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$348
Sun 6/27:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$427
Sun 6/29:00 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/93:59 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$432
Sat 5/255:20 amMCI - DSM
3 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$438
Sat 5/186:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$466
Mon 6/36:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$482

Kansas City to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$297
Sat 5/255:20 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$300
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2711:37 amDSM - MCI
2 stops18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$326
Sat 5/259:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$348
Sun 6/27:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$427
Sun 6/29:00 pmMCI - DSM
3 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/93:59 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$432
Sat 5/255:20 amMCI - DSM
3 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$438
Tue 10/12:03 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/56:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$444
Sat 5/186:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/256:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$466

Kansas City to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Sat 5/119:40 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/126:50 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$506
Sat 5/115:20 amMCI - DSM
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/126:50 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$558
Sat 5/115:20 amMCI - DSM
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/126:50 pmDSM - MCI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$616
Sat 5/116:05 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/129:03 amDSM - MCI
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$621
Sat 5/118:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/126:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$626

One-way flights to Des Moines from Kansas City

Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Des Moines. 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Sat 5/257:00 amMCI - DSM
3 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$260
Sat 5/259:41 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$299
Sat 5/2510:31 amMCI - DSM
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$307
Fri 5/1011:41 amMCI - DSM
1 stop22h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$459
Fri 5/106:29 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$526

Find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines within your budget

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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

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Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/25

2 stops21h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

1 stop15h 14m

$297

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/25

1 stop11h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

1 stop15h 14m

$300

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/25

2 stops21h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

2 stops18h 33m

$326

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/25

2 stops21h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

3 stops32h 44m

$348

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sun 6/2

2 stops27h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

3 stops32h 59m

$427

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/18

1 stop17h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 5/25

1 stop17h 35m

$466

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Mon 6/3

1 stop17h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 6/5

1 stop10h 16m

$482

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Sat 5/18

1 stop17h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 5/25

2 stops15h 55m

$497

Kansas CityDes Moines

MCI - DSM

MCIDSM

Kansas City

Thu 7/11

1 stop27h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

1 stop16h 29m

$554

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Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 May 6, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $297, but on average you can expect to pay $514.

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    There are currently 5+ open flights from Kansas City to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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    Many airlines flying from Kansas City to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kansas City to Des Moines?

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  • How recently were the Kansas City to Des Moines flight deals updated?

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

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