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Cheap flights from Canada to Des Moines from C$ 287

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — DSM
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from Canada to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Mon 2/21:00 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops10h 50m
Air Canada
Thu 5/23:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops20h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/1C$ 473
Mon 16/27:00 a.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops16h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 23/26:55 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops19h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 484
Mon 2/26:00 a.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops13h 08m
WestJet
Thu 5/210:21 a.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops13h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 17/1C$ 516
Sun 15/21:10 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop11h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 22/25:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1C$ 534
Wed 4/27:00 a.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Thu 5/25:16 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 19/1C$ 559
Mon 2/26:30 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops13h 24m
Delta
Thu 5/26:24 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops15h 30m
Delta
Deal found 19/1C$ 591
Mon 4/54:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/56:33 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 601
Mon 1/66:00 a.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 45m
WestJet
Fri 5/62:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops33h 07m
WestJet
Deal found 20/1C$ 614
Fri 1/57:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/56:33 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 619
Thu 7/56:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/57:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 623
Thu 7/56:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/510:23 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 630
Mon 13/45:50 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 17/46:59 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops15h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 632

Find flight deals from Canada to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 473

One-way from

C$ 287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 429
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 31h 46m total
  • Canada to Des Moines
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 21m total
  • Canada to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 261 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

HalifaxDes Moines

YHZ - DSM

YHZDSM

Halifax Intl

Mon 2/2

1:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops10h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

3:35 p.m.-2:31 p.m.

2 stops20h 56m

C$ 473

HalifaxDes Moines

YHZ - DSM

YHZDSM

Halifax Intl

Mon 16/2

7:00 a.m.-9:41 p.m.

2 stops16h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 23/2

6:55 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 19m

C$ 484

HalifaxDes Moines

YHZ - DSM

YHZDSM

Halifax Intl

Mon 2/2

6:00 a.m.-5:08 p.m.

2 stops13h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

10:21 a.m.-1:41 a.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 516

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 15/2

1:10 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 22/2

5:00 a.m.-4:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 534

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 13/4

12:55 p.m.-5:02 p.m.

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Fri 17/4

6:10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 559

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 13/4

6:35 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

2 stops17h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 17/4

6:59 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop14h 41m

C$ 559

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/2

7:00 a.m.-4:28 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

5:16 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 43m

C$ 559

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Mon 2/2

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

2 stops13h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

6:24 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 30m

C$ 591

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 1/6

6:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 5/6

2:35 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops33h 07m

C$ 614

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 18/2

7:00 a.m.-10:17 a.m.

2 stops26h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

10:57 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 636

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Des Moines (average of C$ 199). Flying from Canada to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 707). 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.

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 20 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canada to Des Moines, such as United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,247 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,637 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Canada, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines.

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

    A quick flight from Canada to Des Moines can take about 10h 50m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 473. There are 2456 km between Canada and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Canada to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Canada to Des Moines are Calgary - Des Moines, Toronto Pearson Intl - Des Moines and Vancouver Intl - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada 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 Canada to Des Moines?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Des Moines (average of C$ 199). Flying from Canada to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 707). 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$ 338AverageC$ 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 347AverageC$ 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 451AverageC$ 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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