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Cheap flights from Calgary to Des Moines from C$ 243

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — DSM
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

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 17 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 431

One-way from

C$ 243

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 814
28/9-5/10
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 16m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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28/9
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 27m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 17 August 2025.

Sun 28/911:05 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/107:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 431
Sat 4/101:30 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/105:13 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 572
Fri 29/86:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/93:20 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 601
Sun 28/97:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops26h 14mWestJet
Sun 5/107:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops12h 40mWestJet
Deal found 14/8C$ 663
Fri 19/96:40 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Mon 22/92:49 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 16/8C$ 677
Sat 4/107:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops13h 01mWestJet
Sat 11/1011:06 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops8h 34mWestJet
Deal found 15/8C$ 696
Fri 19/96:40 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 33mWestJet
Mon 22/92:49 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops10h 55mWestJet
Deal found 16/8C$ 707
Fri 29/812:38 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/92:58 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8C$ 716
Fri 29/89:30 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops22h 29mWestJet
Tue 2/96:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop13h 24mWestJet
Deal found 14/8C$ 761

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Calgary

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sun 28/9

11:05 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop25h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:00 a.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop10h 49m

C$ 431

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 4/10

1:30 p.m.-8:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 11/10

5:13 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 572

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/8

6:29 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 2/9

3:20 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 601

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sun 28/9

7:00 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

2 stops26h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:00 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

C$ 663

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 19/9

6:40 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

2:49 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 53m

C$ 677

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 4/10

7:00 a.m.-9:01 p.m.

2 stops13h 01m

Des Moines

Sat 11/10

11:06 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 34m

C$ 696

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 19/9

6:40 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

2:49 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops10h 55m

C$ 707

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/8

12:38 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 2/9

2:58 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

2 stops31h 50m

C$ 716

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/8

9:30 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops22h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 2/9

6:00 a.m.-6:24 p.m.

1 stop13h 24m

C$ 761

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sun 28/9

11:05 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop25h 27m

C$ 243

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

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Calgary to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 43% 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$ 654.

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 39m.

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 07m.

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 17 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet from Calgary to Des Moines. 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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,017 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YYC - NRT

I like direct flight from Calgary to Japan. But it’s my fault, I did not decide my seat till last minute. I was in the middle seat in the middle lane, I hesitated asking to go to bathroom.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,017 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,017 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YYC - NRT

I like direct flight from Calgary to Japan. But it’s my fault, I did not decide my seat till last minute. I was in the middle seat in the middle lane, I hesitated asking to go to bathroom.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Calgary to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, WestJet (C$ 488), offers the cheapest pricing from Calgary to Des Moines. This flight start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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