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Cheap flights from British Columbia to Des Moines from C$ 265

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from British Columbia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for British Columbia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 589

One-way from

C$ 265

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 523
1/1-8/1
  • 1/1-8/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 14m total
  • British Columbia to Des Moines
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3/12
  • 3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • British Columbia to Des Moines
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from British Columbia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from British Columbia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 November 2025.

Sun 7/1210:55 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/127:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 619
Sun 7/1212:13 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sun 14/126:50 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 15/11C$ 755
Sun 7/121:32 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/125:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11C$ 768
Wed 31/123:20 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/18:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11C$ 776
Wed 31/126:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops12h 02mDelta
Wed 7/14:21 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Deal found 15/11C$ 947

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/1

9:10 a.m.-7:44 p.m.

2 stops32h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 8/1

8:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 589

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/12

10:55 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

2 stops20h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 14/12

7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops16h 00m

C$ 619

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 8/1

2:13 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

5:09 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 44m

C$ 658

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 8/1

6:30 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops13h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

4:21 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

C$ 658

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Tue 7/4

1:27 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 8/4

5:12 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 36m

C$ 658

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Mon 6/4

12:30 a.m.-10:23 a.m.

1 stop8h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 8/4

10:55 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 17m

C$ 731

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Tue 7/4

6:35 a.m.-9:27 p.m.

1 stop13h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 8/4

10:55 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 17m

C$ 752

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

3:35 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

1 stop6h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

1:34 p.m.-6:18 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

C$ 755

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 3/12

9:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops38h 10m

C$ 265

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 3/12

2:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 349

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Des Moines?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Des Moines (average of C$ 201). Flying from British Columbia to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 807). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BC to DSM?

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from British Columbia to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from British Columbia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from British Columbia to Des Moines. It is only a 5.7 km journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from British Columbia to Des Moines?

    Departing from British Columbia to Des Moines will take you 5h 21m. There are 1880 km between British Columbia and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from British Columbia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on British Columbia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from British Columbia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from British Columbia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from British Columbia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from British Columbia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Des Moines?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Des Moines (average of C$ 201). Flying from British Columbia to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 807). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 394AverageC$ 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 506AverageC$ 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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