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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alberta from C$ 164

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 366

One-way from

C$ 164

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 902
17/8-22/8
  • 17/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 23m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 03m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Sun 17/87:15 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/811:05 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 366
Wed 23/77:30 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop18h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/72:05 p.m.YEG - DSM
3 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 498
Wed 23/710:18 a.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops11h 54mWestJet
Wed 30/77:00 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops12h 57mWestJet
Deal found 12/6C$ 622
Fri 4/75:12 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/712:38 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 629
Mon 7/76:09 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 19/76:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 681
Wed 23/73:38 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop8h 15mAir Canada
Tue 29/712:25 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops13h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6C$ 686
Thu 11/911:04 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Mon 15/912:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop11h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/6C$ 731
Mon 7/710:56 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop6h 52mWestJet
Sat 19/711:30 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops33h 46mWestJet
Deal found 10/6C$ 803
Sun 13/75:12 p.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 19/73:17 p.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 882
Wed 23/76:24 a.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops11h 19mAir Canada
Tue 29/712:55 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops12h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,030
Sun 13/77:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops13h 27mDelta
Fri 18/712:05 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,414

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Des Moines

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Alberta

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

7:15 p.m.-8:02 p.m.

1 stop25h 47m

Calgary

Fri 22/8

11:05 a.m.-8:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

C$ 366

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 23/7

7:30 a.m.-12:37 a.m.

1 stop18h 07m

Edmonton

Wed 30/7

2:05 p.m.-10:36 p.m.

3 stops31h 31m

C$ 498

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 23/7

10:18 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops11h 54m

Edmonton

Wed 30/7

7:00 a.m.-8:57 p.m.

2 stops12h 57m

C$ 622

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 4/7

5:12 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 36m

Calgary

Fri 11/7

12:38 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 09m

C$ 629

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

6:09 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

Calgary

Sat 19/7

6:29 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop5h 54m

C$ 681

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 23/7

3:38 p.m.-10:53 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Calgary

Tue 29/7

12:25 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

2 stops13h 16m

C$ 686

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 11/9

11:04 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 56m

Calgary

Mon 15/9

12:30 a.m.-1:28 p.m.

1 stop11h 58m

C$ 731

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

10:56 a.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

Calgary

Sat 19/7

11:30 p.m.-10:16 a.m.

2 stops33h 46m

C$ 803

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sun 13/7

5:12 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop5h 52m

Edmonton

Sat 19/7

3:17 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 42m

C$ 882

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 23/7

6:24 a.m.-4:43 p.m.

2 stops11h 19m

Edmonton

Tue 29/7

12:55 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

2 stops12h 46m

C$ 1,030

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Alberta

Rainfall in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 9.0 - 94.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 94.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 9.0 mm.

Temperature in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alberta. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Alberta to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Alberta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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$ 272. Air Canada flights start at C$ 362 while deals on WestJet start at C$ 499 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta (average of C$ 139). Flying from Des Moines to Alberta in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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