Flights from Des Moines Airport DSM to Kansas City Airport MCI

Flying from Des Moines International to Kansas City International Airport is relatively easy as there are 8 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways, American Eagle, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The official airport code for Des Moines International is DSM and for Kansas City International Airport it is MCI.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

Travellers planning to fly from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

If you are renting a car at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM):

Ensure your arrival at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

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Please see below the airlines that fly from Des Moines International (DSM) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Royal Jordanian100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
American Eagle100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus100000001:1401:14VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Royal Jordanian. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers RJ7251 with times between 01:14 and 01:14.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Royal Jordanian direct at rj.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
01:14
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4015
Aer LingusEI7286
Alaska AirlinesAS4163
British AirwaysBA5245
IberiaIB4523
Qatar AirwaysQR7885
Royal JordanianRJ7251
American EagleOO6215
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Flights to Kansas City International Airport are also available from airports close to Des Moines International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Cedar Rapids to Kansas City01 Hour 9 Minutes
Omaha to Kansas City043 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Info FAQ - Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)

Who flies from Des Moines to Kansas City?
The following airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI): Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
How far is the flight from Des Moines to Kansas City?
The flight from Des Moines to Kansas City is 264KM or 164 miles.
How long does the flight from Des Moines to Kansas City to take?
The flight from Des Moines to Kansas City takes 47 Minutes.

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