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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines from C$ 320

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 20/411:52 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop21h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 27/46:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 548
Thu 9/43:35 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 13/45:17 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 607
Mon 20/41:59 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 27/45:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 627
Wed 22/47:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops14h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 29/45:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 710
Wed 22/41:59 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Air Canada
Wed 29/45:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/3C$ 744
Thu 9/46:20 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops7h 22m
Delta
Mon 13/44:23 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 6/3C$ 892

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 548

One-way from

C$ 320

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 596
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 24m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 49m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 123 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/4

3:35 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 13/4

5:17 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop7h 39m

C$ 607

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/4

1:59 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 27/4

5:30 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

2 stops10h 23m

C$ 627

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 22/4

1:59 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 29/4

5:30 a.m.-1:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 42m

C$ 681
Cheapest one-way

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 21/6

3:00 p.m.-10:53 p.m.

3 stops29h 53m

C$ 372

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 15/8

1:15 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

3 stops29h 39m

C$ 381

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 14/8

6:15 a.m.-9:17 p.m.

1 stop13h 02m

C$ 406

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/8

6:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 408

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

5:25 p.m.-4:13 p.m.

2 stops20h 48m

C$ 415
Quickest one-way

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

6:15 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 415

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 14/8

11:45 p.m.-11:26 p.m.

1 stop21h 41m

C$ 426

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Minneapolis (MSP) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 608.

What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 42m.

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 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and WestJet from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
3,288 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 Intl 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 Intl?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines will take you 6h 07m. Vancouver Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 2438 km.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at C$ 330. Another option worth looking into is WestJet, starting at C$ 489 round trip. United Airlines is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 489AverageC$ 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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