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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM - MCI) from $127

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 8/3. 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
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap Des Moines to Kansas City flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Kansas City specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 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.
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$407
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$409
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$448
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$487
Fri 7/195:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$498
Sun 6/306:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/25:48 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$571
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:15 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$623
Mon 6/175:14 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2011:40 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$650
Fri 7/195:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/216:00 amMCI - DSM
2 stops16h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$677

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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 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.
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$407
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$409
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$448
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$487
Fri 8/96:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$494
Fri 7/195:08 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/216:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$498
Sun 6/306:13 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/25:48 amMCI - DSM
1 stop27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$571
Fri 8/96:05 amDSM - MCI
2 stops28h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:15 amMCI - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$600
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:15 amMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$623

Des Moines to Kansas City flights leaving soon

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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.
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$407
Mon 6/172:44 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$409
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:10 amMCI - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$448
Mon 6/176:40 amDSM - MCI
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:59 amMCI - DSM
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$487
Mon 6/175:14 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2011:40 amMCI - DSM
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$650
Sun 6/166:00 amDSM - MCI
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:30 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop15h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$946
Sun 6/165:54 amDSM - MCI
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:33 pmMCI - DSM
1 stop24h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,067
Sun 6/165:54 amDSM - MCI
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:33 pmMCI - DSM
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,124

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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 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.
Sat 8/33:18 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$127
Fri 7/198:43 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$167
Fri 7/1912:49 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$172
Sun 6/306:09 pmDSM - MCI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$189
Sun 6/301:14 pmDSM - MCI
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$194
Fri 7/199:00 amDSM - MCI
3 stops9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$199
Sat 6/293:17 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$218
Sun 6/303:59 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$219
Fri 8/96:11 pmDSM - MCI
1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$253

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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/17

2 stops15h 25m

Kansas City

Thu 6/20

1 stop15h 56m

$407

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/17

2 stops15h 25m

Kansas City

Thu 6/20

2 stops12h 09m

$409

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/17

3 stops23h 29m

Kansas City

Thu 6/20

2 stops12h 09m

$448

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Mon 6/17

3 stops23h 29m

Kansas City

Thu 6/20

3 stops27h 00m

$487

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

1 stop17h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 8/11

1 stop17h 31m

$494

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

1 stop22h 56m

Kansas City

Sun 7/21

1 stop17h 31m

$498

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop27h 45m

Kansas City

Tue 7/2

1 stop27h 41m

$571

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

2 stops28h 34m

Kansas City

Sun 8/11

1 stop17h 31m

$600

Des MoinesKansas City

DSM - MCI

DSMMCI

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

2 stops21h 19m

Kansas City

Sun 8/11

2 stops16h 48m

$665

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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 June 7, 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.
Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
995 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed because of crew missing stuck on tarmac at arrival for a full hour this delayed my trip 8 hours this caused me to miss my rental car they were closed for the day when I got there worst flight experience of my life

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
995 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed because of crew missing stuck on tarmac at arrival for a full hour this delayed my trip 8 hours this caused me to miss my rental car they were closed for the day when I got there worst flight experience of my life

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,686 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
995 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed because of crew missing stuck on tarmac at arrival for a full hour this delayed my trip 8 hours this caused me to miss my rental car they were closed for the day when I got there worst flight experience of my life

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,204 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
995 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed because of crew missing stuck on tarmac at arrival for a full hour this delayed my trip 8 hours this caused me to miss my rental car they were closed for the day when I got there worst flight experience of my life

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    $127 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $253 and $323, respectively.

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    The Des Moines to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • 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 $296). Flying from Des Moines to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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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