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Cheap flights from Montreal to Des Moines from C$ 336

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — DSM
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 November 2025.

Thu 25/128:25 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/16:46 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11C$ 761
Fri 26/129:25 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/18:00 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11C$ 772
Thu 25/126:45 a.m.YUL - DSM
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/18:35 a.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11C$ 1,056
Fri 26/126:45 a.m.YUL - DSM
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/18:00 a.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11C$ 1,272

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 629

One-way from

C$ 336
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/3-1/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 26h 42m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 01m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 31/3

11:23 a.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops11h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

3:15 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

1 stop5h 11m

C$ 629

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 31/3

7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

5:15 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 39m

C$ 629

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 25/12

9:25 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop13h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

6:46 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop14h 34m

C$ 761

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 25/12

8:25 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

6:46 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop14h 34m

C$ 761

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 26/12

9:25 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 2/1

8:00 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 772

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/12

4:45 p.m.-8:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 01m

C$ 336

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/12

7:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

C$ 353

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Deals found on 12/11

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Des Moines (average of C$ 440). Flying from Montreal to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). 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.

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

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal 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$ 427.

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

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

Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 59m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Detroit (DTW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

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  • 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 1 airline. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

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

    For as low as C$ 629, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 10h 30m. There are 1658 km between Montreal and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 479, WestJet will fly you from Montreal to Des Moines and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Des Moines (average of C$ 440). Flying from Montreal to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). 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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Top airline flying from Montreal to Des Moines

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WestJetCheapestC$ 479AverageC$ 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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