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Cheap flights from Edmonton to Des Moines from C$ 311

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YEG — DSM
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edmonton to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edmonton to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Sat 28/26:00 a.m.
YEG
-
DSM
2 stops14h 41m
Air Canada
Wed 4/38:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YEG
2 stops16h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1C$ 664
Sat 28/26:00 a.m.
YEG
-
DSM
1 stop13h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 4/39:04 a.m.
DSM
-
YEG
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 780

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edmonton (YEG) 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 664

One-way from

C$ 311
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/2-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 59m total
  • Edmonton to Des Moines
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 27m total
  • Edmonton to Des Moines
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Edmonton

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Sat 28/2

6:00 a.m.-9:41 p.m.

2 stops14h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

8:00 a.m.-11:18 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

C$ 664

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Sat 28/2

6:00 a.m.-8:07 p.m.

1 stop13h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

9:04 a.m.-2:14 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 780

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Fri 13/3

9:15 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

C$ 311

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Fri 13/3

7:45 a.m.-7:16 p.m.

3 stops34h 31m

C$ 423

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Deals found on 27/1

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

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Edmonton 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 55% of one-stop itineraries from Edmonton to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

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

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

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 817.

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

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

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 11m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton 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 50m.

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 27 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet from Edmonton 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
3,251 reviews
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Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,251 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,251 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Edmonton to Des Moines in about 13h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 34m. The distance between Edmonton and Des Moines is about 1976 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edmonton to Des Moines round-trip from C$ 457.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton 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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Top airline flying from Edmonton to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edmonton to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 457AverageC$ 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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