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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 290

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
18 May — 25 May1
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 18 April 2026.

Fri 11/96:20 a.m.
DSM
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YYC
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/97:25 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 581
Mon 6/72:16 p.m.
DSM
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YYC
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/75:30 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop24h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 590
Thu 28/57:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops15h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/68:45 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 594
Mon 1/62:16 p.m.
DSM
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YYC
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/66:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops16h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 605
Fri 12/69:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/68:45 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 631

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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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 581

One-way from

C$ 290

Popular in

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February

Average price

C$ 705
11/9-15/9
  • 11/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 11m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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8/10
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 42m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 28/5

7:30 a.m.-10:26 p.m.

2 stops15h 56m

Calgary

Thu 4/6

8:45 a.m.-1:31 p.m.

1 stop27h 46m

C$ 594

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 11/5

2:16 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops47h 54m

Calgary

Mon 18/5

1:15 p.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 648

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:53 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 47m

Calgary

Tue 16/6

8:45 a.m.-1:31 p.m.

1 stop27h 46m

C$ 664

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 31/5

10:26 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 44m

Calgary

Sun 7/6

8:45 a.m.-1:31 p.m.

1 stop27h 46m

C$ 668

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 29/5

9:51 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 24m

Calgary

Fri 5/6

11:00 a.m.-9:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 06m

C$ 673
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

5:17 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 31m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

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

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 680

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 30/5

8:43 a.m.-9:43 p.m.

2 stops14h 00m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

7:00 a.m.-6:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 33m

C$ 725

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 7/6

7:30 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

Calgary

Fri 12/6

7:00 a.m.-9:06 p.m.

2 stops13h 06m

C$ 726

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

7:10 p.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop18h 34m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

2:14 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop8h 56m

C$ 731

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 7/6

2:45 p.m.-8:38 p.m.

1 stop6h 53m

Calgary

Fri 12/6

6:45 a.m.-4:54 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 739

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