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$157+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alberta

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DSM — YYC
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$157
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:36 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1711:05 amYYC - DSM
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/131:24 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/207:00 amYEG - DSM
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:24 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/191:27 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$425
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/210:18 amDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 10mWestJet
Sat 7/59:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop6h 51mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:20 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amYEG - DSM
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$492
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/135:20 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop5h 44mAir Canada
Fri 6/203:17 pmYEG - DSM
1 stop7h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:53 amDSM - YYC
2 stops10h 32mDelta
Sun 8/177:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/28$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/83:38 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/148:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop12h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$585
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:38 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 15mAir Canada
Wed 6/1812:25 amYYC - DSM
2 stops13h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$627

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-7:30 am

2 stops19h 06m

Calgary

Fri 6/20

11:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$343

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-10:55 am

2 stops22h 31m

Edmonton

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$381

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:24 am-11:29 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Calgary

Thu 6/19

1:27 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 40m

$425

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

10:18 am-6:28 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Calgary

Sat 7/5

9:15 am-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$478

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

5:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Edmonton

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$492

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Edmonton

Fri 6/20

3:17 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$515

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

3:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Calgary

Mon 7/14

8:30 am-9:47 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$585

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Calgary

Wed 6/18

12:25 am-2:42 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$627

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

10:56 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Calgary

Sun 7/13

12:30 am-1:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$1,155

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$157

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AB?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Alberta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Alberta as you normally would.

Rainfall in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. 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 Alberta. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Alberta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Alberta. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    If you book a flight to Alberta from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Alberta one-way?

    $186 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and Air Canada, with prices starting from $216 and $257, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Des Moines to Alberta in February is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alberta

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Alberta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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