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Cheap flights from Montreal to Des Moines from C$ 308

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — DSM
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 463

One-way from

C$ 308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 600
20/11-24/11
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 55m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 65 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 11 September 2025.

Thu 20/115:10 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/116:40 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 463
Thu 20/115:10 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1112:34 p.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 471
Mon 17/1112:50 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Tue 25/116:17 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/9C$ 489
Wed 19/116:45 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/116:40 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 495
Sat 27/97:25 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/96:00 a.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 502
Thu 20/114:00 p.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/111:56 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 503
Wed 19/116:45 a.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1112:34 p.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 520
Sun 23/115:10 p.m.YUL - DSM
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1112:34 p.m.DSM - YUL
2 stops11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 524
Wed 19/116:45 a.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/111:56 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 532
Sun 23/116:25 p.m.YUL - DSM
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/111:56 p.m.DSM - YUL
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 540

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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 20/11

7:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 27/11

6:17 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/11

12:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 26/11

6:17 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/11

7:00 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 26/11

2:17 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/11

9:26 a.m.-7:18 p.m.

1 stop10h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 28/11

10:21 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 20/11

12:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 25/11

2:17 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 17/11

12:50 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 25/11

6:17 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/11

7:00 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 28/11

10:21 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/11

12:50 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 27/11

6:17 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 18/11

2:29 p.m.-7:18 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 27/11

6:17 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 489

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 17/11

12:50 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 29/11

6:17 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 489

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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.

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$ 422.

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 11 September 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
3,091 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

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
3,091 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

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$ 489, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 7h 55m. 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$ 474, 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$ 474AverageC$ 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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