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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 197

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 454

One-way from

C$ 197

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 978
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 04m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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30/10
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 39m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 24 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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/108:47 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/114:15 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 454
Fri 31/1012:05 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/118:25 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 585
Sun 28/97:08 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/101:26 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 663

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

8:47 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

1 stop24h 39m

Calgary

Thu 6/11

4:15 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop29h 25m

C$ 454

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

12:05 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

1 stop9h 21m

Calgary

Fri 7/11

8:25 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop13h 15m

C$ 603

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

8:47 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

1 stop24h 39m

C$ 197

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

5:14 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop22h 07m

C$ 252

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

7:08 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop6h 23m

C$ 322

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

4:20 p.m.-11:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 01m

C$ 329

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

6:00 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops19h 42m

C$ 352

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

3:25 p.m.-1:12 a.m.

2 stops10h 47m

C$ 389

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Deals found on 15/9

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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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  • 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$ 138). 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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