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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 264

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 417

One-way from

C$ 264

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 742
7/10-13/10
  • 7/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 02m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 18 August 2025.

Tue 7/105:35 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/108:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 417
Wed 1/105:35 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/107:30 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 435
Wed 8/105:35 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/108:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 477
Wed 8/1011:39 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops7h 24mDelta
Mon 13/1011:06 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops11h 48mDelta
Deal found 17/8C$ 681
Tue 7/105:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 35mWestJet
Mon 13/102:40 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops30h 31mWestJet
Deal found 17/8C$ 852

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Vancouver

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/10

5:35 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop18h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 13/10

8:00 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 417

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/10

5:35 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

7:30 a.m.-4:17 p.m.

1 stop10h 47m

C$ 435

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/10

5:35 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 13/10

8:00 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 477

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/10

11:39 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

2 stops7h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 13/10

11:06 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops11h 48m

C$ 681

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/10

5:00 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 13/10

2:40 p.m.-7:11 p.m.

2 stops30h 31m

C$ 852

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 17/9

7:07 p.m.-2:52 p.m.

1 stop17h 45m

C$ 264

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/9

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

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 438

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/9

12:25 a.m.-5:14 p.m.

2 stops14h 49m

C$ 698

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Deals found on 17/8

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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 18 August 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.

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 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada 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
8,925 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,023 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,992 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • 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. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 371, and WestJet, from C$ 434. United Airlines is 46% 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 3 airlines flying from Vancouver to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 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 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 337AverageC$ 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 371AverageC$ 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 434AverageC$ 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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