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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 377

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Vancouver to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Vancouver to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Thu 12/25:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/27:30 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 495
Fri 27/23:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/35:03 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 672
Fri 27/28:30 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop9h 37mAir Canada
Tue 3/39:04 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops10h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/12C$ 747
Fri 27/27:55 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/31:38 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops12h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 826
Sun 15/25:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/27:45 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 519

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) 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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 495

One-way from

C$ 377

Popular in

November

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March
12/2-15/2
  • 12/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 11m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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16/6
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Vancouver

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 12/2

5:30 p.m.-10:51 p.m.

1 stop27h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 15/2

7:30 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

C$ 495

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/2

5:30 p.m.-10:51 p.m.

1 stop27h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 22/2

7:45 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops30h 14m

C$ 519

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

3:30 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:03 p.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 672

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

8:30 a.m.-8:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

9:04 a.m.-5:39 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

C$ 747

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

7:55 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

1:38 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops12h 32m

C$ 826

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

1:35 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 20m

C$ 377

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/6

4:15 p.m.-12:34 p.m.

3 stops18h 19m

C$ 655

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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 2 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and WestJet from Vancouver to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,231 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Vancouver. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Vancouver per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

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

    For as low as C$ 672, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Vancouver in 6h 13m. Vancouver and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 2438 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Des Moines round-trip from C$ 334. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is WestJet. United Airlines is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 2 airlines flying from Vancouver to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 334AverageC$ 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 495AverageC$ 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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