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Cheap flights from Toronto to Des Moines from C$ 285

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — DSM
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Wed 8/74:45 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4C$ 440
Thu 11/64:45 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/612:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4C$ 470
Wed 8/74:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/77:35 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
2 stops13h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4C$ 479
Fri 21/87:25 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/87:15 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4C$ 548
Wed 22/411:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/48:15 p.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4C$ 552
Fri 3/77:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
DSM
2 stops15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4C$ 556
Tue 7/79:00 a.m.
YYZ
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DSM
2 stops28h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYZ
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4C$ 567
Wed 8/74:45 p.m.
YYZ
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DSM
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/79:00 a.m.
DSM
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YYZ
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4C$ 595

Find flight deals from Toronto to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Toronto (YTO) 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 440

One-way from

C$ 285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 697
8/7-12/7
  • 8/7-12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 17m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 36m total
  • Toronto to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Toronto 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 10 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 11/6

4:45 p.m.-4:59 p.m.

1 stop25h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 15/6

12:56 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 470

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 21/8

7:25 a.m.-2:03 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 24/8

7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

C$ 548

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 22/4

11:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop29h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 27/4

8:15 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 558

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 10/6

6:30 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

1 stop4h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 13/6

5:51 a.m.-5:19 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

C$ 600

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 30/4

7:15 a.m.-8:21 p.m.

1 stop14h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 3/5

7:14 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

C$ 610

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 10/6

10:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 13/6

6:50 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

C$ 623

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 23/5

7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 30/5

5:27 a.m.-12:19 p.m.

1 stop5h 52m

C$ 623

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 7/7

5:15 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 13/7

8:30 p.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop14h 19m

C$ 624
Quickest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/5

10:15 a.m.-2:24 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

7:05 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop3h 54m

C$ 631

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 6/7

4:45 p.m.-3:24 p.m.

2 stops23h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 55m

C$ 645

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Des Moines (average of C$ 389). Flying from Toronto to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Toronto to Des Moines?

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

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Toronto 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 78% of one-stop itineraries from Toronto to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Toronto 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$ 643.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Toronto 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 08m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Toronto 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 55m.

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 10 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with WestJet from Toronto to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,320 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Toronto 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 Toronto?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Toronto to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Toronto; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Toronto per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Toronto. It is only a 5.7 km journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city centre.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Toronto to Des Moines in 4h 44m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Toronto and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1172 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Toronto to Des Moines is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 428 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and WestJet, starting at C$ 429 and C$ 640 round-trip. Air Canada is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Toronto to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Toronto to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Toronto to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Toronto to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Toronto 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 Toronto to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Des Moines (average of C$ 389). Flying from Toronto to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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 3 airlines flying from Toronto to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Toronto to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 428AverageC$ 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 429AverageC$ 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 640AverageC$ 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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