Kansas City to Des Moines (MCI–DSM) — 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.
MCI–DSM had nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 6h 14m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→DSM | MHK→DSM | OMA→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 105 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h 14m | 0h 45m | 0h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
MCI–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to DSM
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.
MCI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to DSM is about 6 hours 14 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).