Find flights
Travel Guide

C$ 255+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

— DSM
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Des Moines

Fri 28/87:25 a.m. -
1 stop7h 38m
Sun 30/89:28 a.m. -
1 stop11h 27m
Deal found 17/8C$ 555
Thu 3/96:10 a.m. -
1 stop4h 33m
Fri 11/95:35 p.m. -
1 stop4h 24m
Deal found 16/8C$ 570
Fri 11/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop4h 38m
Wed 16/95:59 p.m. -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 14/8C$ 573
Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop4h 38m
Tue 22/910:20 a.m. -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 16/8C$ 576
Mon 14/912:08 p.m. -
1 stop9h 38m
Mon 21/92:46 p.m. -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 17/8C$ 580
Fri 4/1212:15 p.m. -
1 stop5h 34m
Mon 7/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 16/8C$ 605
Fri 23/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 26/1010:22 a.m. -
1 stop26h 14m
Deal found 16/8C$ 612
Thu 10/1212:15 p.m. -
1 stop5h 34m
Mon 14/126:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 14m
Deal found 17/8C$ 615
Mon 7/96:10 a.m. -
1 stop4h 28m
Wed 9/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop25h 53m
Deal found 18/8C$ 634
Mon 14/912:08 p.m. -
1 stop6h 11m
Mon 21/96:30 a.m. -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 17/8C$ 645
Mon 31/87:24 p.m. -
1 stop15h 54m
Fri 4/95:56 p.m. -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 15/8C$ 650

Find flight deals to Des Moines

Round-trip from

C$ 570

One-way from

C$ 255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,076
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 3/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 57m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
Search Deals
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 53m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 11/9

6:00 a.m.-9:38 a.m.

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 16/9

5:59 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

C$ 573

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/12

12:15 p.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 14/12

6:45 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 615

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/9

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

1 stop4h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

6:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.

1 stop25h 53m

C$ 634

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 31/8

7:24 p.m.-10:18 a.m.

1 stop15h 54m

Des Moines

Fri 4/9

5:56 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

C$ 650

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 14/9

12:08 p.m.-5:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 21/9

9:31 p.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops26h 34m

C$ 658

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 11/9

12:45 p.m.-9:28 p.m.

2 stops9h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 16/9

8:00 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

2 stops10h 02m

C$ 670

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 8/9

12:45 p.m.-9:28 p.m.

2 stops9h 43m

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

8:00 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

2 stops10h 02m

C$ 673

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 23/10

12:45 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 26/10

6:45 p.m.-9:47 a.m.

1 stop14h 02m

C$ 694

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/12

8:35 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Mon 14/12

6:15 a.m.-5:59 p.m.

2 stops10h 44m

C$ 694
Cheapest one-way

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 17/9

4:55 p.m.-2:14 p.m.

1 stop22h 19m

C$ 290

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 17/8

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheapflights Insights

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 25 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 and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 544
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 658
Delta
Delta
From C$ 284

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

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

Rainfall in Des Moines 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

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 (5 hours 25 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Search flights to Des Moines by cabin class

First class flights to Des Moines
Business class flights to Des Moines
Prem Economy class flights to Des Moines
Economy class flights to Des Moines

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Des Moines?

When you search for this flight to Des Moines, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Des Moines?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Des Moines.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Des Moines with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Des Moines, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Des Moines become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to Des Moines and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.