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Cheap flights from Calgary to Des Moines from C$ 356

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — DSM
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Calgary to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 664

One-way from

C$ 356

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,641
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 18h 19m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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10/7
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 26m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (C$ 414 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (C$ 145 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Calgary to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Calgary to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Thu 22/112:37 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 26/15:09 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 656
Tue 16/66:35 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 34m
WestJet
Wed 17/610:55 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops8h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 14/1C$ 664
Thu 22/17:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops7h 41m
Delta
Mon 26/110:59 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops9h 16m
Delta
Deal found 12/1C$ 750
Mon 14/96:35 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Fri 25/92:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 13/1C$ 784
Sat 28/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 47m
WestJet
Sat 7/36:50 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops36h 38m
WestJet
Deal found 14/1C$ 805
Mon 14/910:00 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops15h 07m
WestJet
Fri 25/910:15 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop9h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 13/1C$ 821

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
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Fly from

Calgary

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Tue 16/6

6:35 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 17/6

10:55 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

C$ 664

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 28/2

6:30 a.m.-10:17 a.m.

1 stop26h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 7/3

6:50 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

2 stops36h 38m

C$ 805

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 20/3

7:35 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

1 stop14h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

1:23 p.m.-3:32 p.m.

2 stops27h 09m

C$ 1,049

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 20/3

6:15 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

1 stop8h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

5:04 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 1,070

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 28/2

6:25 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

2 stops8h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 7/3

11:26 a.m.-11:31 a.m.

3 stops25h 05m

C$ 1,088

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 28/2

6:15 a.m.-8:07 p.m.

1 stop12h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 7/3

5:04 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 1,145

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 20/3

7:00 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

5:00 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

2 stops11h 32m

C$ 1,292

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 10/7

8:45 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

1 stop11h 26m

C$ 356

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 10/7

2:00 p.m.-5:09 p.m.

2 stops26h 09m

C$ 456

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 9/7

12:30 a.m.-1:22 p.m.

1 stop11h 52m

C$ 493

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Calgary to Des Moines

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Calgary to Des Moines?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Calgary to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Calgary to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Calgary to Des Moines?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Calgary to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Detroit (DTW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 658.

What’s the fastest layover option from Calgary to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Calgary to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Calgary to Des Moines?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Calgary to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Calgary to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Calgary to Des Moines?

    WestJet can get you from Calgary to Des Moines in just under 9h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Calgary and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1880 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Calgary 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.

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