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C$ 306+ 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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
18 mrt. — 25 mrt.1
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 16 februari 2026.

do 5/311:53 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop11h 06m
American Airlines
zo 8/35:00 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/2C$ 636
do 26/28:45 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
ma 2/36:55 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop4h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 668
wo 15/74:45 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
zo 19/79:33 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 670
wo 15/712:45 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops12h 45m
United Airlines
zo 19/76:00 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 720
di 15/96:20 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
ma 21/96:15 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop15h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 746
do 26/212:11 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
ma 2/37:35 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 14/2C$ 752
do 5/310:45 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops11h 55m
United Airlines
zo 8/36:49 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
2 stops15h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2C$ 783
za 14/24:10 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
za 21/23:24 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 1,005
za 21/34:10 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
ma 23/32:04 p.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 1,115
di 15/912:15 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops10h 02m
Delta
ma 21/96:20 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Deal found 15/2C$ 1,161

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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 16 februari 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 636

One-way from

C$ 306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 09m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 38m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

do 5/3

11:53 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 06m

Des Moines

zo 8/3

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

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 636

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

do 26/2

8:45 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop6h 42m

Des Moines

ma 2/3

6:55 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 04m

C$ 668

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

do 5/3

10:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

Des Moines

zo 8/3

8:00 a.m.-4:02 p.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 668

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

wo 15/7

12:45 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops12h 45m

Des Moines

zo 19/7

6:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop4h 54m

C$ 720

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

do 26/2

6:10 a.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

ma 2/3

5:43 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop3h 57m

C$ 752

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

za 21/3

4:10 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

Des Moines

ma 23/3

2:04 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop6h 14m

C$ 1,115

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

za 21/3

6:10 a.m.-8:48 p.m.

2 stops15h 38m

Des Moines

ma 23/3

3:32 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

1 stop13h 48m

C$ 1,368

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

wo 15/7

11:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops10h 45m

Des Moines

zo 19/7

10:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

C$ 2,084

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

di 31/3

1:10 p.m.-11:48 p.m.

1 stop11h 38m

C$ 306

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

ma 30/3

9:00 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop14h 44m

C$ 369

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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 47 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, United Airlines and Air Canada.

WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 454
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 332
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 341

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 16 februari 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
9,299 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
9,299 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
3,265 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 47 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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