Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Canada are Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. There may also be other airline options depending on where in Canada you’re flying from.

Delta Flights to Des Moines

The most popular airline for flights to Des Moines on momondo is Delta, which operates 6 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of New York LaGuardia, with the best deal for Delta flights to Des Moines being C$ 286 (round-trip, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Des Moines, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 8,678 Delta reviews, it is rated 7.8 by momondo users.

United Airlines Flights to Des Moines

United Airlines flight deals to Des Moines start from C$ 613 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Toronto Pearson Intl. Over any normal week, United Airlines flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Denver Intl is the most popular United Airlines departure point to Des Moines so generally has the most availability. United Airlines is scored a 7.3/10 in 10,436 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

On average, it takes 4h 41m to fly from Canada to Des Moines if you fly out of Toronto Pearson Intl (the most popular airport in Canada) and into Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines). If you’re flying out of Vancouver Intl and into Des Moines, then the flight time is around 5h 43m.

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7:00 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 26m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:15 p.m. - 9:17 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 602United Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

4:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:30 a.m. - 9:17 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 602United Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

7:00 a.m. - 7:19 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 19m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:15 p.m. - 9:42 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

C$ 602United Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

7:00 a.m. - 2:13 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:58 p.m. - 11:48 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

C$ 622Delta

Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

7:00 a.m. - 3:32 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:13 a.m. - 11:52 a.m.DSM Des Moines-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 625Delta

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

3:22 p.m. - 7:01 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:14 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 700American Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

6:20 a.m. - 10:21 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:30 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 704Delta

Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

6:07 p.m. - 12:26 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:11 a.m. - 12:31 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 738American Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

9:50 a.m. - 4:13 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

1:23 p.m. - 7:04 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

6h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

C$ 787Air Canada

Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

8:35 a.m. - 9:23 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 48m2 stops Calgary Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 a.m. - 6:29 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

10h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Edmonton

C$ 832Air Canada

Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 5/12

7:00 a.m.-2:26 p.m.

2 stops8h 26m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

1:15 p.m.-9:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 602

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 5/12

4:45 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

9:30 a.m.-9:17 p.m.

1 stop10h 47m

C$ 602

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 5/12

7:00 a.m.-7:19 p.m.

2 stops13h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

1:15 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

2 stops7h 27m

C$ 602

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 9/12

7:00 a.m.-2:13 p.m.

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Thu 10/12

2:58 p.m.-11:48 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 622

MontrealDes Moines

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - DSM Des Moines

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 21/11

7:00 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop9h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 28/11

6:13 a.m.-11:52 a.m.

1 stop4h 39m

C$ 625

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 8/12

3:22 p.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 15/12

7:14 a.m.-2:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

C$ 700

Quickest round-trip

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 9/12

6:20 a.m.-10:21 a.m.

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 10/12

10:30 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 704

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - DSM Des Moines

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 20/11

6:07 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 22/11

7:11 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 738

VancouverDes Moines

YVR Vancouver Intl - DSM Des Moines

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/12

9:50 a.m.-4:13 p.m.

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 13/12

1:23 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop6h 41m

C$ 787

VancouverDes Moines

YVR Vancouver Intl - DSM Des Moines

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/1

8:35 a.m.-9:23 p.m.

2 stops11h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

9:00 a.m.-6:29 p.m.

2 stops10h 29m

C$ 832

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you aren’t able to travel to Des Moines during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 774.

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Summary info about Des Moines flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 251
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 602
Fastest flight time	9h 16m

The best one-way flight price to Des Moines from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 251 (Toronto Pearson Intl to Des Moines).

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The best round-trip flight price to Des Moines from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 602 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Des Moines).

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The fastest flight to Des Moines from Canada takes 9h 16m (Ottawa to Des Moines).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Des Moines

Is there an alternative airport near Des Moines?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Des Moines is possible. If you are planning a flight to Des Moines, consider booking flights to Fort Dodge Airport (117 km from Des Moines city centre) or Waterloo Airport (148 km from Des Moines city centre).

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

Prices for flights to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Des Moines Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights to Des Moines Airport as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel 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.

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