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Cheap flights from Montreal to Des Moines from C$ 393

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — DSM
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 615

One-way from

C$ 393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 742
5/9-22/9
  • 5/9-22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 54 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 25 August 2025.

Fri 5/96:55 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/98:25 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8C$ 615
Fri 10/107:00 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sat 18/106:05 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 24/8C$ 617
Fri 5/96:55 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/910:14 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8C$ 618
Fri 5/96:15 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/911:35 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/8C$ 637
Fri 5/97:25 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop16h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/98:00 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/8C$ 648
Fri 5/96:00 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Thu 18/92:05 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 23/8C$ 655
Fri 5/98:15 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops7h 05mAir Canada
Sun 21/93:25 p.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops9h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 23/8C$ 720

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

6:55 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

8:25 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 615

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 10/10

7:00 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 18/10

6:05 a.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 617

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

6:55 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 17/9

10:14 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 06m

C$ 618

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 17/9

8:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops10h 45m

C$ 637

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

6:15 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 15/9

1:10 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop7h 19m

C$ 637

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

11:23 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 21/9

8:00 a.m.-5:26 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 637

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 16/9

11:35 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 637

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/9

9:45 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

6:25 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop15h 15m

C$ 637

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 19/10

8:55 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

2 stops30h 55m

C$ 393

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Deals found on 25/8

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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.

Detroit (DTW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% 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$ 421.

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.

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 25 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet from Montreal 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
3,050 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,050 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

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 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$ 617, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 7h 59m. There are 1658 km between Montreal and Des Moines.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 473, 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. Users have found that WestJet is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 airline flying from Montreal to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 473AverageC$ 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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