Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 164 mi 23h 31m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and MCI, connecting options are available through 55 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
958
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric DSM→MCI CID→MCI OMA→MCI
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 23h 31m 0h 51m 23h 19m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Kansas City flights · Omaha (OMA) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 31m.
Facts

DSM–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 264 km
Flight time23h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 23h 31m. The route covers 164 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to MCI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, STL, CVG, OKC, DPA, IND, MTJ, TEB, HPN, SCF, HOU, DAL, ELP, VPS, RDU, GUF, NAS, BWI, IAD, SLC, AZA, SFB, SRQ, MCO, TPA, PIE, SNA, PGD, SAT, GCM, RSW, ORD, PHL, DTW, LGA, BNA, IAH, EWR, DEN, MIA, MSP, ATL, MDW, DFW, PHX, DCA, BOS, AUS, MKE, LAX, CLT, LAS, FLL, PDX and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CID and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to MCI

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MCI ranges from 23 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (264 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).