Title: Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM to MCI) - Expedia.co.uk ![Union Station which includes heritage architecture, a city and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058828/27aabb0d-fa80-4d1f-89e9-771a51122ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058828/27aabb0d-fa80-4d1f-89e9-771a51122ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - ![American Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:mci,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mci,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![Delta](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:mci,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mci,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![United](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:mci,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mci,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![Southwest Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_WN.svg) Southwest Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:mci,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mci,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}]) - ## Plan, book, fly with confidence - ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) ### August is typically the cheapest month to fly From £130 - £493 per traveller. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)? > Pack your bags, because round-trip journeys between Des Moines Intl. Airport and Kansas City Intl. Airport start from . That's based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book today to score the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to MCI? > We understand that things crop up unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033) and follow the instructions. ### How do I find cheap flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Kansas City Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Kansas City Intl. Airport? > A flight distance of just 260 kilometres separates Des Moines and Kansas City. Once you're up in the air, you won't have time to do much more than listen to a few songs on your travel playlist. ### Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Kansas City Intl. Airport? > Flying nonstop between Des Moines Intl. Airport and Kansas City Intl. Airport isn't possible at the moment. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Kansas City with at least one stop. ### Are Des Moines Intl. Airport to MCI flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > Booking last minute from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to MCI can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to score a great bargain, but then again, you could miss out altogether! If you'd rather play it safe and start planning early, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as prices are updated frequently. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Des Moines Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Kansas City Intl. | | Distance | 263 km | ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from Des Moines to Kansas City easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Des Moines to Kansas City. Operating between them flights per day, airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Kansas City Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Des Moines Intl. to Kansas City Intl..   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from Des Moines Intl. (DSM) to Kansas City Intl. (MCI) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Kansas City today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Des Moines Intl. to Kansas City Intl. start at just and range up to .   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Des Moines and Kansas City - booking your flight during , the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your Des Moines to Kansas City flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Des Moines Intl. to Kansas City Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. 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