Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

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

WestJet Flights to Des Moines

The most popular airline for flights to Des Moines on momondo is WestJet, which operates 22 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Minneapolis St Paul, with the best deal for WestJet flights to Des Moines being C$ 467 (round-trip, Edmonton to Des Moines, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 3,148 WestJet reviews, it is rated 7.2 by momondo users.

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

On average, it takes 8h 21m 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 52m.

C$ 206 Cheap Flights to Des Moines in 2025/26

1 adult

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

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 Canada to Des Moines

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

2:50 p.m. - 11:39 p.m.YHZ-DSM

10h 49m2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 12:04 a.m.DSM-YHZ

14h 04m2 stops

C$ 474United Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

10:05 a.m. - 9:36 p.m.YEG-DSM

10h 31m2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.DSM-YEG

15h 59m2 stops

C$ 547Air Canada

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

12:45 a.m. - 10:16 a.m.YEG-DSM

8h 31m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 5:04 p.m.DSM-YEG

11h 04m2 stops

C$ 572Delta

Find Deal

Mon, 13 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

12:15 a.m. - 2:11 p.m.YEG-DSM

12h 56m2 stops

11:30 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.DSM-YEG

12h 29m2 stops

C$ 606Air Canada

Find Deal

Mon, 13 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

12:45 a.m. - 10:23 a.m.YEG-DSM

8h 38m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 5:04 p.m.DSM-YEG

11h 04m2 stops

C$ 607Delta

Find Deal

Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

6:00 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YEG-DSM

5h 34m1 stop

9:09 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.DSM-YEG

6h 06m1 stop

C$ 614United Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

6:00 a.m. - 4:19 p.m.YYZ-DSM

11h 19m1 stop

6:35 p.m. - 10:56 a.m.DSM-YYZ

15h 21m1 stop

C$ 617American Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

7:14 a.m. - 1:31 p.m.YUL-DSM

7h 17m1 stop

3:18 p.m. - 10:39 p.m.DSM-YUL

6h 21m1 stop

C$ 681American Airlines

Find Deal

Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov

7:10 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.YXE-DSM

7h 25m1 stop

10:55 a.m. - 12:48 a.m.DSM-YXE

14h 53m2 stops

C$ 685WestJet

Find Deal

Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr

12:50 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.YUL-DSM

8h 54m1 stop

6:15 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.DSM-YUL

4h 44m1 stop

C$ 687WestJet

Find Deal

Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HalifaxDes Moines

YHZ - DSM

YHZDSM

Halifax Intl

Tue 14/4

2:50 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

2 stops10h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 15/4

8:00 a.m.-12:04 a.m.

2 stops14h 04m

C$ 474

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Tue 14/4

10:05 a.m.-9:36 p.m.

2 stops10h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

8:00 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops15h 59m

C$ 547

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Mon 13/4

12:45 a.m.-10:16 a.m.

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

7:00 a.m.-5:04 p.m.

2 stops11h 04m

C$ 572

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Mon 13/4

12:15 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

2 stops12h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

11:30 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops12h 29m

C$ 606

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Wed 1/4

12:45 a.m.-10:23 a.m.

1 stop8h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

7:00 a.m.-5:04 p.m.

2 stops11h 04m

C$ 607

EdmontonDes Moines

YEG - DSM

YEGDSM

Edmonton

Tue 14/4

6:00 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

9:09 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

C$ 614

TorontoDes Moines

YYZ - DSM

YYZDSM

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 11/12

6:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop11h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 18/12

6:35 p.m.-10:56 a.m.

1 stop15h 21m

C$ 617

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 9/11

7:14 a.m.-1:31 p.m.

1 stop7h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 12/11

3:18 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 681

SaskatoonDes Moines

YXE - DSM

YXEDSM

Saskatoon

Tue 7/4

7:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 8/4

10:55 a.m.-12:48 a.m.

2 stops14h 53m

C$ 685

MontrealDes Moines

YUL - DSM

YULDSM

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 23/12

12:50 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 29/12

6:15 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 44m

C$ 687

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Des Moines flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Des Moines flight to craft the best travel plan

Prices

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you aren’t able to travel to Des Moines during the month of January, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 410.

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 Canada is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as C$ 479. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Des Moines is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 714.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Canada to Des Moines when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 527. Flying to Des Moines in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Des Moines, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 606 per ticket.

Cheapest flights to Des Moines

Find the cheapest flights to Des Moines from your nearest city or airport

Find Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Des Moines

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	March	45% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Des Moines costs on average just C$ 350 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	42% more expensive	It costs about C$ 895 for flights to Des Moines from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in September
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	June	566% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Des Moines from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Des Moines flight deals and tips

Summary info about Des Moines flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 206
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 474
Fastest flight time	8h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Des Moines from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 206 (Vancouver Intl to Des Moines).

Search Deals

The best round-trip flight price to Des Moines from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 474 (Halifax Intl to Des Moines).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Des Moines from Canada takes 8h 30m (Toronto Pearson Intl to Des Moines).

Search Deals

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 2025.

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.

Clive

Why use momondo?

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

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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

Yes. All flights to Des Moines on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Des Moines?

Once all potential Des Moines flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

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

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Des Moines and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.