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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 284

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
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 9 December 2025.

Sat 13/121:32 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/125:39 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,229
Sat 13/126:15 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/123:32 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,278
Mon 22/128:45 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/128:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 1,319
Thu 11/1212:10 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/127:54 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,357
Sat 13/123:00 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/126:46 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops28h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,365
Fri 12/121:32 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 19/125:39 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,398
Fri 12/126:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops26h 21mWestJet
Fri 19/126:50 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops13h 59mWestJet
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,503
Mon 22/1210:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/128:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
3 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 1,784

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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 719

One-way from

C$ 284

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 881
Delta
  • Delta
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 52m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 24m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 24 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 29/1

6:20 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops13h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

10:59 a.m.-10:47 a.m.

2 stops25h 48m

C$ 719

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/1

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

1:35 p.m.-6:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

C$ 755

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 22/12

8:45 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 26/12

8:00 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops17h 06m

C$ 1,319

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 22/12

10:30 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 26/12

8:00 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

3 stops17h 50m

C$ 1,784

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/1

3:45 p.m.-10:09 p.m.

3 stops28h 24m

C$ 284

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/1

7:00 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop8h 06m

C$ 415

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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 9 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Vancouver to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 9 December 2025.
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
9,088 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,088 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,088 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,193 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,088 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

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$ 719, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Vancouver in 13h 04m. 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$ 337. 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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 388AverageC$ 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 498AverageC$ 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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