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Cheap flights from Calgary to Des Moines from C$ 353

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
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 February 2026.

Thu 26/27:35 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/38:21 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 530
Thu 26/27:35 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/38:21 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 569
Thu 26/27:35 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/37:17 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 571
Thu 26/27:35 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/37:27 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops16h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 579
Tue 24/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops13h 19m
Delta
Wed 4/34:20 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 12/2C$ 643
Fri 29/56:15 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop10h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 31/51:46 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop10h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 652
Fri 29/510:15 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 51m
WestJet
Sun 31/55:57 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops22h 18m
WestJet
Deal found 10/2C$ 662
Fri 27/28:25 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/38:21 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 700
Thu 26/21:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 2/36:08 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop18h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 704
Thu 26/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Wed 4/36:50 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops13h 22m
Delta
Deal found 12/2C$ 716
Wed 25/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Fri 6/36:50 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops13h 22m
Delta
Deal found 12/2C$ 717
Thu 26/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 47m
WestJet
Mon 2/310:57 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops9h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 9/2C$ 724

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 530

One-way from

C$ 353

Popular in

January

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September

Average price

C$ 909
26/2-6/3
  • 26/2-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 32m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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10/7
  • 10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 11m total
  • Calgary to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price (C$ 639 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (C$ 124 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 26/2

7:35 p.m.-10:42 p.m.

1 stop26h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

7:27 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops16h 43m

C$ 579

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 25/2

7:40 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 35m

C$ 643

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 26/2

6:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 35m

C$ 643

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Tue 24/2

6:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

4:20 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 643

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Tue 24/2

6:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:20 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 643

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/5

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

1 stop10h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 31/5

1:46 p.m.-11:38 p.m.

1 stop10h 52m

C$ 652

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/5

9:30 a.m.-9:43 a.m.

2 stops23h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 31/5

5:57 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 18m

C$ 662

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 27/2

1:10 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

2 stops9h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

3:24 p.m.-1:14 a.m.

2 stops10h 50m

C$ 717

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 10/7

7:00 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

2 stops13h 11m

C$ 353

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 19/2

7:35 p.m.-10:51 p.m.

1 stop26h 16m

C$ 395

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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$ 643.

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?

    Delta can get you from Calgary to Des Moines in just under 12h 40m. 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.

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  • 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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