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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 336

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Sat 8/87:29 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 00m
American Airlines
Fri 14/81:29 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop18h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 625
Wed 2/99:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop15h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 9/96:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop15h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 646
Wed 18/36:55 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops10h 20m
WestJet
Wed 25/37:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops7h 42m
WestJet
Deal found 1/2C$ 649
Thu 19/310:51 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops9h 21m
WestJet
Thu 26/37:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops7h 42m
WestJet
Deal found 1/2C$ 664
Wed 18/39:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/36:30 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops47h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 686
Fri 20/39:57 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop11h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/37:35 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 692
Sat 21/311:43 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop12h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:20 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 710

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 649

One-way from

C$ 336

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 604
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 18h 02m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 19/3

10:51 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 21m

Calgary

Thu 26/3

7:00 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

2 stops7h 42m

C$ 664

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 18/3

10:51 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 21m

Calgary

Wed 25/3

6:30 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

1 stop8h 12m

C$ 688

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

11:43 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop12h 17m

Calgary

Sun 5/4

12:20 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

2 stops29h 54m

C$ 710

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 19/3

5:05 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop17h 51m

Calgary

Thu 26/3

6:30 a.m.-6:57 p.m.

1 stop11h 27m

C$ 722

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

10:51 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 21m

Calgary

Thu 9/4

6:30 a.m.-10:09 a.m.

1 stop26h 39m

C$ 727

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 27/5

10:56 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 04m

Calgary

Sun 31/5

6:45 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 14m

C$ 727

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

10:56 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 04m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

10:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop23h 00m

C$ 727

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 28/5

10:56 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 04m

Calgary

Sun 31/5

6:45 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 14m

C$ 728

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 8/6

10:55 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops14h 50m

Calgary

Fri 12/6

6:35 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop26h 40m

C$ 729

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 18/3

4:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 336

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

    Airlines like WestJet and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Calgary in about 9h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 30m. The distance between Des Moines and Calgary is about 1880 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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