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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 309

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 475

One-way from

C$ 309

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 41m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 18m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 34 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 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/61:24 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/611:05 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 475
Fri 13/65:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/66:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 645
Sat 24/55:30 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop24h 18mWestJet
Sat 7/69:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop6h 48mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 681
Thu 29/55:20 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
Wed 4/612:55 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 695
Sun 3/810:18 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Fri 8/812:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 29/4C$ 944

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Des Moines

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Calgary

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

1:24 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops19h 06m

Calgary

Fri 20/6

11:05 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

C$ 475

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

5:00 a.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop19h 29m

Calgary

Fri 20/6

6:29 a.m.-8:13 p.m.

1 stop12h 44m

C$ 645

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 24/5

5:30 p.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop24h 18m

Calgary

Sat 7/6

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

1 stop6h 48m

C$ 681

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 29/5

5:20 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 28m

Calgary

Wed 4/6

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

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 695

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

10:18 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Calgary

Fri 8/8

12:30 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 944

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 3/9

11:35 a.m.-10:53 p.m.

1 stop12h 18m

C$ 309

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 3/9

10:55 a.m.-11:03 p.m.

2 stops13h 08m

C$ 316

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

3:38 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

2 stops16h 47m

C$ 318

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

5:58 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop6h 31m

C$ 334

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Deals found on 29/4

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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 30 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    American Airlines, at C$ 645, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include WestJet and Air Canada. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 309 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from C$ 316 and Air Canada from C$ 318 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • 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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