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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Des Moines from C$ 276

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
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 24 May 2026.

Mon 29/610:15 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops36h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/710:01 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5C$ 625
Tue 23/62:20 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 24m
Air Canada
Tue 28/75:17 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/5C$ 638
Fri 3/76:45 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops12h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/710:01 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 641
Tue 23/63:35 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 28/75:50 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5C$ 674
Fri 24/76:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops26h 13m
WestJet
Wed 12/86:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 24/5C$ 688
Mon 1/66:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops14h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/69:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 690
Sat 13/68:25 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops39h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/99:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 695
Sat 4/76:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop8h 54m
WestJet
Tue 7/76:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 22/5C$ 698
Mon 6/76:00 a.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop26h 13m
WestJet
Mon 13/75:52 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops27h 18m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 699
Sat 13/67:10 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop13h 32m
Air Canada
Sun 13/93:22 p.m.
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop9h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/5C$ 707
Fri 12/62:45 p.m.
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 29m
WestJet
Sun 13/96:20 a.m.
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops19h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 20/5C$ 709

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Round-trip from

C$ 625

One-way from

C$ 276
29/6-20/7
  • 29/6-20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 58m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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22/7
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 43m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/6

10:15 p.m.-12:59 p.m.

2 stops36h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 20/7

10:01 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 14m

C$ 625

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 23/6

3:35 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 28/7

5:50 a.m.-10:26 p.m.

2 stops18h 36m

C$ 674

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/7

6:00 a.m.-10:13 a.m.

2 stops26h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/8

6:00 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops18h 35m

C$ 688

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/6

8:25 p.m.-1:31 p.m.

2 stops39h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

9:56 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 19m

C$ 695

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/7

6:00 a.m.-10:13 a.m.

1 stop26h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 13/7

5:52 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 18m

C$ 699

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/6

2:45 p.m.-10:14 a.m.

1 stop17h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

2:35 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 47m

C$ 712

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

6:15 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 27/10

3:30 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

2 stops8h 54m

C$ 716

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/7

11:35 p.m.-10:17 a.m.

1 stop8h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 20/7

5:50 a.m.-9:51 a.m.

1 stop6h 01m

C$ 717

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 23/6

6:00 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

2 stops26h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 28/7

6:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 720

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/6

6:00 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

2 stops26h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 25/6

10:54 a.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops15h 50m

C$ 731

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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 24 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines 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
9,749 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 0 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$ 674, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Vancouver in 6h 09m. Vancouver and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 2438 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 795AverageC$ 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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