How long is the flight from Canada to Des Moines?

A quick flight from Canada to Des Moines can take about 4h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 683. There are 1172 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Des Moines and Vancouver Intl - Des Moines.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Canada to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from Canada to Des Moines are Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Canada to Des Moines as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Sat 5/127:00 a.m. -

2 stops13h 19m

Sat 12/121:15 p.m. -

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Deal found 21/10C$ 603

Thu 3/127:35 a.m. -

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Thu 10/129:07 a.m. -

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Thu 10/128:39 p.m. -

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Tue 17/112:10 p.m. -

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Sat 5/127:00 a.m. -

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Tue 24/118:35 a.m. -

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Fri 11/122:10 p.m. -

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Thu 10/129:30 a.m. -

1 stop8h 15m

Deal found 20/10C$ 704

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Sat 5/124:45 p.m. -

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Round-trip from	C$ 603
One-way from	C$ 251
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 775

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20h 46m total
Canada to Des Moines

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Canada to Des Moines

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VancouverDes Moines

YVR Vancouver Intl - DSM Des Moines

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/12

8:00 a.m.-8:28 p.m.

1 stop11h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 255

OttawaDes Moines

YOW Ottawa - DSM Des Moines

YOWDSM

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

3:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

VancouverDes Moines

YVR Vancouver Intl - DSM Des Moines

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

4:00 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops28h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 280

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 3/12

4:40 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 289

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/1

4:20 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 297

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 3/12

7:35 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 318

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC Calgary - DSM Des Moines

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 2/12

8:00 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops25h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 321

VancouverDes Moines

YVR Vancouver Intl - DSM Des Moines

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/12

2:00 p.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops29h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 346

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 12/12

7:00 a.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops17h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 358

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC Calgary - DSM Des Moines

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 2/12

2:25 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 363

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Des Moines (average of C$ 777). Flying from Canada to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,038). 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

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7.8

Good

8,668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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7.8

Good

8,668 reviews

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8,668 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,419 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,668 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,795 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,668 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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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 4h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 683. There are 1172 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, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Des Moines (average of C$ 777). Flying from Canada to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,038). 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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