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DSM — YYC
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 479

One-way from

C$ 317

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 743
3/10-6/10
  • 3/10-6/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 07m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 58m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 208 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to Calgary chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Minneapolis (MSP) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Calgary on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Calgary?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Calgary, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 28m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Calgary?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Calgary, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 28m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.

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

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  • 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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