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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines from C$ 321

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 27/23:30 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/35:03 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 693
Tue 10/212:11 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Thu 12/26:52 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/1C$ 704
Tue 10/26:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops29h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/27:30 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 726
Fri 27/26:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops25h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/31:38 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops12h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 746
Fri 27/212:07 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop20h 10m
WestJet
Tue 3/34:20 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 767
Sun 22/22:25 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops23h 15m
WestJet
Tue 24/210:57 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 46m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 779
Tue 17/212:07 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Thu 19/210:57 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 46m
Delta
Deal found 27/1C$ 806

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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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 693

One-way from

C$ 321

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November

Cheapest in

March
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 16m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 13h 01m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

3:30 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:03 p.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 693

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

12:30 p.m.-2:42 p.m.

2 stops24h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 20/2

3:39 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

C$ 704

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/2

12:11 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Thu 12/2

6:52 a.m.-10:57 a.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 704

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/2

6:00 a.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops29h 09m

Des Moines

Thu 12/2

7:30 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

C$ 726

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

6:00 a.m.-9:01 a.m.

2 stops25h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

1:38 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops12h 32m

C$ 746

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

12:07 p.m.-10:17 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:50 a.m.-6:43 p.m.

2 stops13h 53m

C$ 767

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/6

6:00 a.m.-9:01 p.m.

3 stops13h 01m

C$ 321

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/4

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

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 383

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/4

7:30 p.m.-10:18 a.m.

2 stops12h 48m

C$ 383

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/4

7:00 a.m.-11:28 a.m.

3 stops26h 28m

C$ 541

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Deals found on 25/1

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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 28 January 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
9,208 reviews
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Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,208 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,208 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
3,251 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,208 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 13m. Vancouver Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 2438 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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$ 333. Another option worth looking into is WestJet, starting at C$ 493 round trip. 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 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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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 333AverageC$ 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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