Des Moines to Kansas City (DSM–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–MCI had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 164 miles in 0h 39m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→MCI | CID→MCI | OMA→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 39m | 0h 48m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
DSM–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to MCI
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DSM to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to MCI is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (264 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).