How long is the flight from Montreal to Des Moines?

For as low as C$ 664, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 5h 32m. There are 1658 km between Montreal and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to DSM?

When flying from Montreal to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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

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Fri 23/10

12:44 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 49m

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Sun 25/10

8:45 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

1 stop9h 13m

C$ 614

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Sun 3/1

4:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 15m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 634

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Thu 5/11

6:00 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop5h 32m

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Tue 10/11

5:30 a.m.-9:42 p.m.

2 stops15h 12m

C$ 664

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Wed 21/10

9:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 22/10

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 689

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Mon 19/10

12:50 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 23/10

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 699

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Fri 6/11

7:00 a.m.-5:28 p.m.

2 stops11h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 10/11

11:22 a.m.-9:42 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

C$ 702

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Mon 19/10

9:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 22/10

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

2 stops10h 45m

C$ 776

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Fri 23/10

6:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

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Sun 25/10

6:45 p.m.-1:28 p.m.

2 stops17h 43m

C$ 799

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Mon 19/10

9:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

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Thu 22/10

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

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 812

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Wed 21/10

6:00 a.m.-9:42 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 22/10

10:22 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

2 stops7h 36m

C$ 818

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

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?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 619.

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

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?

Flights via Detroit (DTW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 52m.

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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$ 664, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Montreal in 5h 32m. 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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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?

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