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C$ 310+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Sun 1/34:44 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop17h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 8/35:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 516
Sat 14/21:10 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop11h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 21/25:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 561
Sun 1/38:00 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops20h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 626
Tue 17/212:05 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop10h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 24/23:24 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 629
Tue 17/28:30 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops42h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/23:39 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 630
Tue 17/21:10 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 25/26:32 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 639
Tue 17/211:40 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop13h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 23/26:32 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 649
Tue 17/211:40 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop11h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 20/25:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 660
Wed 11/24:30 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 24/25:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 679
Wed 11/21:14 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 21/25:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 688
Sun 15/27:55 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/28:38 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 691

Find flight deals to Des Moines

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 516

One-way from

C$ 310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 419
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 46m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 14/2

1:10 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 21/2

5:00 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop15h 29m

C$ 561

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 1/3

8:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.

2 stops20h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 8/3

7:30 a.m.-6:20 a.m.

1 stop21h 50m

C$ 626

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/2

12:05 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

1 stop10h 36m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

3:24 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

C$ 629

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/2

1:10 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

6:32 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

C$ 639

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/2

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

1 stop13h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 19/2

5:00 a.m.-5:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 36m

C$ 649

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/2

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

1 stop13h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 23/2

6:32 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

C$ 649

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 16/2

11:40 a.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

5:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 679

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/2

5:22 p.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

5:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 679

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/2

10:59 a.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop11h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

5:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 679

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/2

1:55 p.m.-8:08 p.m.

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

5:00 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop15h 29m

C$ 679

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Des Moines takes 5 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Des Moines are WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines.

WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 449
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 331
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 340

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Des Moines are Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and WestJet to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,253 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines?

    Booking a flight to Des Moines (DSM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Des Moines. It is only a 5.7 km journey from Des Moines to Des Moines’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, Winnipeg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 1 minute).

  • Does Des Moines have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 km away from Des Moines).

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