Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

One-way fares from $269 · DSM → MKC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$269

Allegiant Air · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $269

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
6h 59m

290 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $269

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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Allegiant Air
Depart22:25 Fri, Nov 13DSM → MCI 6h 59m · 2 stops
$269one way, per person
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About flights from Des Moines to Kansas City

Des Moines (DSM) and Kansas City (MKC) are about 290 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 59m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $269, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $269 with Allegiant Air, departing Friday, November 13, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Kansas City?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $269 one way.

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Kansas City?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 59m. Des Moines and Kansas City are around 290 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Kansas City?

Recent fares on this route were with Allegiant Air.

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