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Cheap flights from Montreal to Des Moines from C$ 260

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — DSM
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Montreal to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 523

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 414
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/7-26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 34m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (C$ 6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 24/71:15 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/76:50 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 523
Thu 24/75:29 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 26/75:00 a.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 556
Mon 9/66:00 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop4h 38mWestJet
Thu 19/65:23 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop4h 55mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 583

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Montreal

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 24/7

1:15 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 26/7

6:50 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop14h 50m

C$ 523

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 24/7

5:29 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 26/7

5:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops10h 45m

C$ 556

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 9/6

6:00 a.m.-9:38 a.m.

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Thu 19/6

5:23 p.m.-11:18 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 583

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 16/5

8:05 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop16h 34m

C$ 260

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 14/7

8:20 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 280

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/6

6:00 a.m.-9:38 a.m.

1 stop4h 38m

C$ 282

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/5

6:45 a.m.-9:58 p.m.

2 stops16h 13m

C$ 292

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/6

10:35 a.m.-8:13 p.m.

2 stops10h 38m

C$ 336

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Deals found on 28/4

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

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Montreal. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Montreal per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 523, United Airlines will fly you from Montreal to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and WestJet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 556 and C$ 583, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 260. Users have also found prices from C$ 280 and C$ 282 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal 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 2 airlines flying from Montreal to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Montreal 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 367AverageC$ 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 467AverageC$ 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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