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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary 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 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 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 Calgary
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 03m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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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 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 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
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

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Des Moines

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Calgary

Route

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 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 MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

1:59 p.m.-8:02 p.m.

1 stop7h 03m

C$ 164

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 25/7

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

1 stop5h 36m

C$ 272

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 26/7

8:00 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops17h 10m

C$ 362

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

Rainfall in Calgary by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Calgary 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 Calgary when rainfall is around 9.0 mm.

Temperature in Calgary by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Calgary, 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 Calgary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. 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 Calgary. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary round-trip?

    United Airlines, at C$ 629, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Air Canada. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary 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 Calgary?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary (average of C$ 139). Flying from Des Moines to Calgary 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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