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C$ 229+ 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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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Best flights to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Sun 19/410:20 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/48:30 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 500
Mon 20/46:15 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/46:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 636
Tue 21/410:00 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop10h 28mDelta
Sun 26/46:10 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 30/12C$ 676
Wed 17/62:50 p.m.YYZ - DSM
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/61:45 p.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 769
Sat 18/48:30 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/47:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 596
Sun 18/15:15 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 27/17:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 636
Wed 22/47:55 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop12h 33mDelta
Sun 26/46:10 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 30/12C$ 676
Thu 29/16:00 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Mon 2/25:49 p.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 687

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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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 500

One-way from

C$ 229

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 424
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 28m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 09m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (C$ 212 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 19/4

10:20 a.m.-1:13 p.m.

1 stop27h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

8:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

C$ 500

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 18/4

8:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

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

2 stops12h 10m

C$ 596

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 20/4

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

1 stop8h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

6:00 a.m.-5:44 p.m.

1 stop10h 44m

C$ 636

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 18/1

5:15 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 27/1

7:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 636

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/4

10:00 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

6:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 676

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 22/4

7:55 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

1 stop12h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

6:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 676

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

5:49 p.m.-10:42 p.m.

1 stop3h 53m

C$ 687

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 17/6

2:50 p.m.-10:52 p.m.

2 stops9h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 21/6

1:45 p.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 769

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/1

2:15 p.m.-5:24 p.m.

1 stop28h 09m

C$ 229

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 14/2

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

1 stop15h 44m

C$ 297

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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 20 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$ 433
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 334
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 343

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 1 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
9,127 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,127 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,127 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,229 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,571 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

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, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 20 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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