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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alberta from C$ 252

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alberta flight deals. Data was last updated 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 563

One-way from

C$ 252

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 1,143
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/12-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 31m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 14m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alberta
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Wed 10/129:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/126:00 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 563
Sat 6/128:50 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/1212:45 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 570
Thu 11/122:56 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/127:35 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 604
Wed 10/128:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops16h 15mAir Canada
Wed 17/123:17 p.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop7h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 609
Thu 11/125:15 p.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop6h 04mAir Canada
Thu 18/126:15 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops14h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 27/10C$ 636
Mon 15/125:15 p.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop6h 04mAir Canada
Sun 4/13:17 p.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop7h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 27/10C$ 661
Mon 15/127:58 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops45h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/14:30 p.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 669
Fri 12/124:59 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops8h 45mDelta
Fri 19/129:15 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 674
Thu 6/1110:50 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 675
Thu 11/129:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/123:17 p.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 675
Fri 12/127:28 p.m.DSM - YYC
3 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/126:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 749

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Alberta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 10/12

9:00 a.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop14h 19m

Edmonton

Wed 17/12

6:00 a.m.-4:12 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

C$ 563

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

2:56 p.m.-7:09 p.m.

2 stops29h 13m

Calgary

Thu 18/12

7:35 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop22h 29m

C$ 605

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 10/12

8:00 a.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops16h 15m

Edmonton

Wed 17/12

3:17 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 27m

C$ 609

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:15 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 04m

Edmonton

Thu 18/12

6:15 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 25m

C$ 636

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

5:15 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 04m

Edmonton

Sun 4/1

3:17 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 41m

C$ 661

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

4:59 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops8h 45m

Edmonton

Fri 19/12

9:15 a.m.-5:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 48m

C$ 674

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

9:00 a.m.-2:14 p.m.

1 stop6h 14m

Edmonton

Thu 18/12

3:17 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 41m

C$ 675

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

7:58 p.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops45h 01m

Edmonton

Sun 4/1

4:30 p.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop18h 26m

C$ 685

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

6:50 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 09m

Edmonton

Thu 18/12

9:15 a.m.-5:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 48m

C$ 720

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:28 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops27h 52m

Calgary

Fri 19/12

6:30 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

2 stops11h 34m

C$ 769

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    If you book a flight to Alberta from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Departing from Des Moines to Alberta will take you 14h 19m. The distance from Des Moines to Alberta is about 1976 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Alberta one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 252. Delta flights start at C$ 300 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 429 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alberta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alberta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Alberta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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