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C$ 356+ 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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 525

One-way from

C$ 356

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 429
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 03m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 29m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 15 January 2026.

Mon 16/24:44 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop17h 17m
American Airlines
Fri 20/27:44 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 525
Fri 27/211:40 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop13h 00m
American Airlines
Fri 6/36:32 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 553
Thu 29/16:00 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop11h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 30/17:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 606
Tue 10/311:40 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 17/37:44 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1C$ 618
Sat 2/56:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop16h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 627
Tue 10/31:30 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
2 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/31:23 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop8h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1C$ 630
Fri 27/28:00 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops43h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/36:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop7h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 662
Fri 17/43:14 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 19/46:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1C$ 673
Tue 15/91:10 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop11h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 21/96:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 675
Thu 29/17:10 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/16:30 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 688

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/1

6:00 a.m.-4:24 p.m.

1 stop11h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 30/1

7:00 a.m.-9:23 p.m.

1 stop13h 23m

C$ 606

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/1

7:04 p.m.-11:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 31/1

5:01 p.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop18h 33m

C$ 606

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/3

11:40 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 17/3

7:44 p.m.-10:56 a.m.

1 stop14h 12m

C$ 618

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 2/5

6:15 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

1 stop8h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:00 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop16h 59m

C$ 627

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/3

1:30 p.m.-4:02 p.m.

2 stops27h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 17/3

1:23 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 630

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 27/2

8:00 p.m.-2:18 p.m.

2 stops43h 18m

Des Moines

Fri 6/3

6:00 a.m.-2:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

C$ 662

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 17/4

3:14 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 19/4

6:00 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop5h 31m

C$ 673

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/1

7:10 a.m.-10:09 p.m.

2 stops15h 59m

Des Moines

Fri 30/1

6:30 a.m.-12:11 a.m.

1 stop16h 41m

C$ 688

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/1

6:00 a.m.-9:41 a.m.

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

6:24 a.m.-4:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 48m

C$ 695

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/1

9:00 a.m.-2:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 31/1

7:50 a.m.-5:49 p.m.

2 stops8h 59m

C$ 695

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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 13 hours 50 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$ 430
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 338
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 348

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 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada 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
9,163 reviews
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Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
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Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,242 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,622 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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, Montreal offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 46 minutes).

  • 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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