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C$ 491+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Sun 15/26:17 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop15h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 18/26:32 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 491
Fri 17/46:28 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop18h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 20/48:01 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 513
Fri 17/44:00 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/410:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops19h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 557
Mon 9/21:14 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 13/27:44 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 578
Mon 4/54:45 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/56:33 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 599
Thu 23/47:40 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/47:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 612
Fri 1/57:00 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/56:33 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 617
Thu 16/48:20 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop14h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/47:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 619
Thu 7/56:30 a.m.
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DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/57:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 621
Thu 7/56:30 a.m.
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DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/510:23 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 628
Mon 4/54:45 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/510:01 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 648
Mon 1/64:45 p.m.
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DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/69:31 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 664

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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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 532

One-way from

C$ 288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 427
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 33m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 42m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 15/2

6:17 p.m.-9:01 a.m.

1 stop15h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 18/2

6:32 a.m.-5:36 p.m.

1 stop10h 04m

C$ 491

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 17/4

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

1 stop18h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 20/4

8:01 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop13h 58m

C$ 513

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 17/4

4:00 p.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 20/4

10:00 a.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops19h 43m

C$ 557

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 23/4

7:40 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 30/4

7:00 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 10m

C$ 612

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 4/5

4:45 p.m.-10:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

7:00 a.m.-7:44 p.m.

2 stops11h 44m

C$ 691

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 7/5

6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 8/5

10:23 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop11h 14m

C$ 697

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 6/5

6:15 a.m.-11:28 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 6/5

2:02 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

C$ 704

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 5/5

6:15 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

8:01 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop13h 58m

C$ 704

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 5/5

1:15 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 11/5

7:00 a.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop15h 11m

C$ 712

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 2/5

11:44 a.m.-7:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

6:00 a.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop3h 59m

C$ 712

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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 16 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$ 428
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 337
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 346

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 21 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
9,191 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
3,247 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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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