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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 294

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 5 March 2026.

Mon 13/45:01 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 20/41:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/3C$ 526
Tue 14/42:16 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop23h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 21/41:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/2C$ 537
Mon 13/48:14 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/411:15 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2C$ 577
Wed 15/45:44 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 22/41:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/3C$ 582
Sun 19/42:16 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop23h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 26/41:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 595
Wed 2/97:29 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 9/96:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop15h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/2C$ 600

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 526

One-way from

C$ 294

Popular in

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February
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 14/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 33m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 53m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Calgary that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 14/4

2:16 p.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop23h 43m

Calgary

Tue 21/4

6:45 a.m.-11:49 p.m.

2 stops16h 04m

C$ 540

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

2:16 p.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop23h 43m

Calgary

Sat 25/4

1:40 p.m.-11:49 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 630

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

1:35 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 13m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 649

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 14/4

10:56 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops13h 04m

Calgary

Tue 21/4

6:40 a.m.-3:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 01m

C$ 663

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

8:04 a.m.-7:59 p.m.

2 stops12h 55m

Calgary

Sat 25/4

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 687

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

10:56 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

2 stops13h 01m

Calgary

Tue 16/6

6:35 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 34m

C$ 687

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 19/4

8:30 a.m.-7:48 p.m.

1 stop12h 18m

Calgary

Sun 26/4

8:45 a.m.-1:09 p.m.

1 stop27h 24m

C$ 689

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

4:23 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

Calgary

Sat 25/4

7:40 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops12h 32m

C$ 693

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

9:00 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 53m

C$ 294

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 15/4

6:20 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

1 stop6h 12m

C$ 324

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Calgary in about 9h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 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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