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

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174 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 1 hub
IAH Houston ~5h 35m UA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
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Kansas City to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
174 mi 0h 29m nonstop

MKC–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
IAH ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
MKC → DSM
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DSM → MKC
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MKC→DSM MCI→DSM MHK→DSM
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 29m 0h 59m 0h 45m
Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC 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.
MKC: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

MKC–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time0h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 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 MKC to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 174 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, MHK 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.

Flights from MKC to DSM

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to DSM is about 0 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Lincoln (LNK).