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

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Kansas City to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and DSM, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~3h 37m MKE ~4h 13m STL ~4h 50m HOU ~5h 34m PTK ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
934
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
DSM → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MCI→DSM MHK→DSM OMA→DSM
Distance from MCI – 105 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

MCI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, MKE, STL, HOU, PTK, GUF, BWI, AZA, MSY, PSP, YVR, SNA, BNA, MSP, PIE, MCO, SRQ, DFW, IAH, DEN, AUS, DTW, FLL, LGA, ORD, MIA, ATL, DCA, RSW, CLT, PHX, MDW, PGD, LAS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Nearby alternatives include MHK and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK) and Omaha (OMA).