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C$ 454+ 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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Wed 31/126:23 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop14h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/15:01 p.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12C$ 657
Wed 24/123:30 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/128:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11C$ 682
Wed 31/122:15 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/18:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12C$ 703
Thu 18/122:09 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Wed 31/121:15 p.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 30/11C$ 757
Wed 10/129:00 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/123:17 p.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11C$ 764
Thu 11/126:50 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1211:35 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11C$ 766
Mon 22/125:30 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/128:00 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11C$ 768
Wed 24/126:00 a.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/126:40 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11C$ 784
Thu 18/123:38 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 20/126:16 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 29/11C$ 807
Thu 18/123:38 p.m.YYZ - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Fri 26/126:15 a.m.DSM - YYZ
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/11C$ 810

Flights to Des Moines in 2025

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 657

One-way from

C$ 454

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 775
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/12-7/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 44m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 28m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (C$ 201 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 31/12

6:23 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop14h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

5:01 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

1 stop16h 52m

C$ 657

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 24/12

3:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 25/12

3:14 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops7h 32m

C$ 682

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 31/12

2:15 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

8:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 703

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 11/12

3:30 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

1 stop7h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

3:17 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 42m

C$ 766

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 18/12

9:00 a.m.-2:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Thu 25/12

8:00 a.m.-2:01 p.m.

1 stop5h 01m

C$ 766

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 22/12

5:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 25/12

3:14 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops7h 32m

C$ 768

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 22/12

5:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

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

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 768

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 28/12

6:00 a.m.-11:28 a.m.

1 stop6h 28m

C$ 454

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 28/12

8:00 p.m.-7:44 p.m.

2 stops24h 44m

C$ 539

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Deals found on 28/11

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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 39 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$ 441
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 367
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 349

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 December 2025.
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
9,065 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,186 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,493 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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, Air Canada 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, Winnipeg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 3 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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