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Cheap flights from Alberta to Des Moines from C$ 282

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — DSM
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Alberta to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alberta to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Tue 2/66:00 a.m.
YEG
-
DSM
1 stop9h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/61:35 p.m.
DSM
-
YEG
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 442
Sat 23/512:28 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 26/56:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 550
Thu 21/51:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop17h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 27/55:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop19h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 554
Mon 1/66:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops16h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/69:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 619
Sat 30/52:14 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop16h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 6/61:50 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop10h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 621
Sat 23/59:20 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops11h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 26/56:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop6h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/4C$ 624
Wed 20/51:40 p.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 26/58:02 p.m.
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 630
Thu 21/511:00 a.m.
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Wed 27/510:56 a.m.
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops10h 09m
Delta
Deal found 18/4C$ 635
Tue 2/67:40 a.m.
YEG
-
DSM
2 stops8h 26m
WestJet
Wed 3/610:56 a.m.
DSM
-
YEG
2 stops9h 54m
WestJet
Deal found 14/4C$ 838

Find flight deals from Alberta to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alberta to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 443

One-way from

C$ 282

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 716
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/6-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 02m total
  • Alberta to Des Moines
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 26m total
  • Alberta to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price (C$ 644 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (C$ 128 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alberta to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Tue 2/6

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 3/6

1:35 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 29m

C$ 442
Quickest round-trip

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 23/5

12:28 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 26/5

6:00 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 550

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Mon 1/6

6:00 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops16h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 5/6

9:56 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 24m

C$ 619

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 30/5

2:14 p.m.-8:13 a.m.

1 stop16h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

1:50 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop10h 52m

C$ 621

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 23/5

9:20 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 26/5

6:00 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 624

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 23/5

11:05 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 26/5

10:56 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 44m

C$ 635

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 21/5

11:00 a.m.-8:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 27/5

10:56 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 09m

C$ 635

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Fri 29/5

11:00 a.m.-8:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

Des Moines

Fri 5/6

7:01 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 59m

C$ 639

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 21/5

1:40 p.m.-8:13 a.m.

1 stop17h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 27/5

8:02 p.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop17h 42m

C$ 642
Cheapest one-way

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Sat 23/5

10:50 a.m.-2:16 p.m.

1 stop26h 26m

C$ 282

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Alberta?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 5.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Alberta to Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Alberta to Des Moines?

    For as low as C$ 442, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Alberta in 9h 15m. The distance between Alberta and Des Moines is about 1976 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alberta to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Edmonton - Des Moines or Lethbridge - Des Moines, Calgary - Des Moines is the most popular route from Alberta to Des Moines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Alberta to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alberta to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alberta 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 airline flying from Alberta to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 457AverageC$ 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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