What is the cheapest airline that flies from Calgary to Des Moines?

American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Calgary to Des Moines

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 287 Cheap Flights from Calgary to Des Moines in 2025/26

1 adult

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Early arrival? Instantly customize your results

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Calgary to Des Moines

Round-trip

One-way

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

6:30 a.m. - 3:41 p.m.

YYC

DSM

8h 11m1 stop

4:21 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.

DSM

YYC

5h 33m1 stop

C$ 632Delta

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

6:30 a.m. - 3:41 p.m.

YYC

DSM

8h 11m1 stop

4:21 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.

DSM

YYC

5h 33m1 stop

C$ 633Delta

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

2:13 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

YYC

DSM

8h 31m1 stop

6:48 p.m. - 9:53 p.m.

DSM

YYC

28h 05m2 stops

C$ 669United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

2:13 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

YYC

DSM

8h 31m1 stop

6:48 p.m. - 9:53 p.m.

DSM

YYC

28h 05m2 stops

C$ 675United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

5:35 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YYC

DSM

15h 15m2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 12:14 a.m.

DSM

YYC

17h 14m2 stops

C$ 724Air Canada

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

6:15 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YYC

DSM

14h 35m2 stops

6:48 p.m. - 9:53 p.m.

DSM

YYC

28h 05m2 stops

C$ 760United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

Delta flights from Calgary to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Calgary to Des Moines flight tickets

Delta

22 Jan

YYC6:30 a.m.Calgary

8h 11m

1 stop

DSM3:41 p.m.Des Moines

26 Jan

DSM4:21 p.m.Des Moines

5h 33m

1 stop

YYC8:54 p.m.Calgary

C$ 632

Find similar

Delta

22 Jan

YYC6:30 a.m.Calgary

8h 11m

1 stop

DSM3:41 p.m.Des Moines

26 Jan

DSM4:21 p.m.Des Moines

5h 33m

1 stop

YYC8:54 p.m.Calgary

C$ 633

Find similar

United Airlines flights from Calgary to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Calgary to Des Moines flight tickets

United Airlines

22 Jan

YYC2:13 p.m.Calgary

8h 31m

1 stop

DSM11:44 p.m.Des Moines

26 Jan

DSM6:48 p.m.Des Moines

28h 05m

2 stops

YYC9:53 p.m.Calgary

C$ 669

Find similar

United Airlines

22 Jan

YYC2:13 p.m.Calgary

8h 31m

1 stop

DSM11:44 p.m.Des Moines

26 Jan

DSM6:48 p.m.Des Moines

28h 05m

2 stops

YYC9:53 p.m.Calgary

C$ 675

Find similar

United Airlines

22 Jan

YYC6:15 a.m.Calgary

14h 35m

2 stops

DSM9:50 p.m.Des Moines

26 Jan

DSM6:48 p.m.Des Moines

28h 05m

2 stops

YYC9:53 p.m.Calgary

C$ 760

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

6:30 a.m.-3:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

4:21 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

C$ 632

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

6:30 a.m.-3:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

4:21 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

C$ 633

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

2:13 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

6:48 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 669

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

2:13 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

6:48 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 675

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

5:35 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops15h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

8:00 a.m.-12:14 a.m.

2 stops17h 14m

C$ 724

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Thu 22/1

6:15 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

6:48 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 760

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 4/2

1:40 p.m.-11:12 a.m.

1 stop20h 32m

C$ 287

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 4/2

7:00 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

3 stops26h 46m

C$ 290

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Wed 4/2

8:55 a.m.-10:46 p.m.

2 stops36h 51m

C$ 297

CalgaryDes Moines

YYC - DSM

YYCDSM

Calgary

Mon 25/5

6:20 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 14m

C$ 377

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 12 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Des Moines

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Des Moines from Calgary is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as C$ 687. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Des Moines is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,057.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Calgary to Des Moines when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 811. Flying to Des Moines in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Des Moines, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 856 per ticket.

When to book flights from Calgary to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Calgary to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Calgary to Des Moines (YYC to DSM) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Calgary to Des Moines

Fastest flight time	8h 11m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Calgary to Des Moines takes 8h 11m

There are no direct flights from Calgary to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Calgary to Des Moines.

Search flight deals

How far is Calgary to Des Moines by plane?
The straight-line distance from Calgary to Des Moines is 1878.5 km. 8h 11m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Calgary Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Clive

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Calgary to Des Moines?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from Calgary to Des Moines . Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from Calgary to Des Moines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Calgary to Des Moines on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Calgary to Des Moines?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Calgary to Des Moines.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Calgary to Des Moines right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Des Moines, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Des Moines from Calgary and alert you when they change.