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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 386

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 708

One-way from

C$ 386

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 798
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/7-27/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 18h 03m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 57m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 12 June 2025.

Thu 19/67:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/66:32 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 491
Sat 19/72:20 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/73:34 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 708
Thu 19/67:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops11h 42mAir Canada
Mon 23/63:38 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop8h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6C$ 856
Thu 19/68:30 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops10h 38mWestJet
Mon 23/610:18 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops14h 17mWestJet
Deal found 9/6C$ 920

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Vancouver

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/7

12:40 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops9h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 27/7

3:34 p.m.-10:18 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

C$ 708

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/9

6:15 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 386

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/9

9:35 a.m.-11:41 p.m.

2 stops12h 06m

C$ 440

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Deals found on 9/6

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Des Moines

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Vancouver to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 12 June 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Des Moines round-trip from C$ 708.

  • 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 223AverageC$ 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 430AverageC$ 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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