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Cheap flights from Montreal to Des Moines from C$ 436

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — DSM
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 16 May 2026.

Thu 27/82:29 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Mon 31/87:25 a.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Deal found 15/5C$ 590
Thu 27/86:10 a.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 31/811:32 a.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 591
Wed 29/75:30 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/88:50 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop19h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 603
Wed 29/75:30 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 53m
American Airlines
Fri 31/78:50 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop13h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/5C$ 605
Thu 4/612:49 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 47m
Delta
Mon 8/62:45 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop7h 57m
Delta
Deal found 11/5C$ 613
Wed 29/76:00 a.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Mon 3/82:45 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 16/5C$ 632
Thu 21/512:40 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop10h 52m
Delta
Thu 28/52:33 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 14/5C$ 641
Thu 30/75:10 p.m.
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 39m
WestJet
Mon 3/85:28 p.m.
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop5h 07m
WestJet
Deal found 12/5C$ 646

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Round-trip from

C$ 590

One-way from

C$ 436
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 01m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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12/7
  • 12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Montreal to Des Moines
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Montreal to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 27/8

6:00 a.m.-2:16 p.m.

2 stops9h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 31/8

6:55 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 590

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 27/8

2:29 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 31/8

7:25 a.m.-6:53 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

C$ 590

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/7

5:30 p.m.-8:23 a.m.

1 stop15h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 3/8

8:50 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 603

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/7

5:30 p.m.-8:23 a.m.

1 stop15h 53m

Des Moines

Fri 31/7

8:50 p.m.-11:43 a.m.

1 stop13h 53m

C$ 603

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 4/6

12:49 p.m.-8:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 8/6

2:45 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop7h 57m

C$ 613
Quickest round-trip

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/7

6:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 3/8

2:45 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 632
Cheapest one-way

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 12/7

6:45 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 436

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 31/7

10:30 a.m.-8:51 p.m.

1 stop11h 21m

C$ 450
Quickest one-way

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 12/7

7:17 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop6h 39m

C$ 451

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 31/7

6:45 a.m.-10:13 a.m.

2 stops28h 28m

C$ 525

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

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 83% 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.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 536.

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 43m.

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 52m.

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$ 590, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 5h 46m. There are 1658 km between Montreal and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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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DeltaCheapestC$ 281AverageC$ 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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