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C$ 268+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
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 17 July 2026.

Tue 28/72:24 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop7h 25m
WestJet
Fri 31/75:32 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop22h 52m
WestJet
Deal found 14/7C$ 569
Thu 12/116:08 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop16h 16m
WestJet
Mon 16/113:30 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop6h 34m
WestJet
Deal found 11/7C$ 607
Thu 23/77:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 4/811:23 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7C$ 618
Sat 29/87:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
2 stops10h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 5/91:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7C$ 630
Wed 22/76:10 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
WestJet
Sun 20/96:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 59m
WestJet
Deal found 14/7C$ 632
Wed 22/75:10 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/99:29 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7C$ 639
Fri 31/712:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
2 stops11h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 2/86:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7C$ 667
Thu 6/84:10 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop18h 33m
WestJet
Mon 10/85:30 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops24h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 14/7C$ 670
Mon 12/105:27 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 26/103:15 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7C$ 673

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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 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 569

One-way from

C$ 268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 675
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 17m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 29m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/10

6:10 p.m.-9:38 a.m.

1 stop16h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 26/10

3:50 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 569

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/11

6:08 p.m.-9:24 a.m.

1 stop16h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

3:30 p.m.-11:04 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 607

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 29/8

7:30 a.m.-5:28 p.m.

2 stops10h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

1:35 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 630

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 31/7

12:45 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

2 stops11h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:00 a.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop4h 49m

C$ 667
Quickest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/10

5:27 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 26/10

3:15 p.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops7h 37m

C$ 673

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 28/7

12:45 p.m.-9:22 p.m.

2 stops9h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 31/7

6:50 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

1 stop14h 04m

C$ 719
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 10/8

4:45 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

1 stop7h 29m

C$ 268

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 23/8

6:14 p.m.-5:11 p.m.

1 stop23h 57m

C$ 331

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 23/8

7:20 a.m.-9:23 p.m.

2 stops15h 03m

C$ 480

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 15/8

7:05 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

3 stops26h 34m

C$ 577

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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 4 hours 24 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 645
WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 688
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 666
Delta
Delta
From C$ 287

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

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

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, Delta 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, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 24 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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