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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 358

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2026.

Tue 5/51:59 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 25/56:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 630
Mon 4/53:15 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops17h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 23/51:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 656
Sun 3/51:45 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/57:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 666
Fri 1/53:35 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 12/55:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 683
Thu 7/55:05 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/57:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 702
Thu 14/512:00 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Thu 28/510:56 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/3C$ 704
Thu 4/68:35 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 17/65:17 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 708
Tue 5/57:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops11h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 24/55:50 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops12h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 723
Mon 4/57:30 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops12h 46m
Delta
Thu 21/510:56 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/3C$ 730
Tue 5/511:52 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 23/54:48 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 735
Tue 28/76:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops9h 09m
WestJet
Tue 4/87:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops14h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 3/3C$ 739
Sun 3/51:45 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/58:21 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops22h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 742

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Des Moines

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 630

One-way from

C$ 525

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 206
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 03m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 27m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/5

2:20 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 23/5

1:35 p.m.-10:26 p.m.

2 stops10h 51m

C$ 630

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/5

2:20 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 22/5

1:35 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop11h 21m

C$ 683

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/5

8:35 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 13/5

5:30 a.m.-6:18 p.m.

1 stop14h 48m

C$ 683

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/5

2:20 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 21/5

1:35 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop11h 21m

C$ 723

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 28/7

6:00 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

2 stops9h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

7:00 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops14h 10m

C$ 739

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 18/8

2:26 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop17h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 20/8

2:35 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 47m

C$ 757

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 18/8

12:09 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 20/8

11:34 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

C$ 764

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 30/8

11:15 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

3 stops30h 49m

C$ 358

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 31/8

9:40 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop8h 24m

C$ 369

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 15/8

8:15 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

3 stops34h 39m

C$ 394

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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 4 March 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
9,388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,388 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,281 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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$ 630, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Vancouver in 7h 24m. Vancouver and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 2438 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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$ 333. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is WestJet. United Airlines is 53% 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 333AverageC$ 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 493AverageC$ 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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