Kansas City to Des Moines (MKC–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 10m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 7h 55m UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 26h 27m UA → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 28h 59m UA → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 55m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte ~5h 40m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 36m MX → Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark ~7h 25m UA → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 10m SY → AA Los Angeles (LAX) 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 MKC and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MSP ~4h 55m CLT ~5h 40m DEN ~6h 10m MCO ~6h 36m EWR ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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
MKC → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → MKC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 MHK→DSM LNK→DSM
Distance from MKC – 111 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights · Omaha (OMA) 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.
Facts

MKC–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: 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and LaGuardia.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, LNK 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).