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

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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 53m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 26m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 36m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 42m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 5h 38m DLWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 39m WNXSR → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 14m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MCI Routes DSM Routes MCI Live Flights DSM Live Flights MCI Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MDW ~3h 30m STL ~3h 35m IND ~3h 38m MSP ~3h 53m ORD ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,129
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
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
45%
Return
DSM → MCI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
68%
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 – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 54% – –
Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights · Lincoln (LNK) 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
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · DSM: CDT

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

MCI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, OMA and LNK. 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

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 Manhattan (MHK), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).