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$166+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alberta

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alberta flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$335
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$628
From Des Moines to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 10/28:47 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:08 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/71:29 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/131:20 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$432
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/117:00 amDSM - YEG
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/182:55 pmYEG - DSM
3 stops30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/136:25 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops20h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/208:05 amYEG - DSM
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$486
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:18 amDSM - YEG
2 stops11h 54mWestJet
Wed 9/39:25 amYEG - DSM
1 stop10h 34mWestJet
Deal found 7/28$490
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/115:15 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop5h 49mAir Canada
Thu 9/183:17 pmYEG - DSM
1 stop7h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$602

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

8:47 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Calgary

Tue 10/7

7:35 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$335

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

7:08 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Calgary

Tue 10/7

1:29 pm-8:22 am

1 stop17h 53m

$424

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

9:08 am-9:48 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Calgary

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-11:41 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$432

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-8:37 am

2 stops26h 37m

Edmonton

Thu 9/18

2:55 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops30h 34m

$442

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

6:25 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Edmonton

Sat 9/20

8:05 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$486

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

10:18 am-9:12 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Edmonton

Wed 9/3

9:25 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$490

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

5:15 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Edmonton

Thu 9/18

3:17 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$602

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

4:30 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$166

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

11:30 am-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$190

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

2:21 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$232

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

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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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Alberta by reading reviews from past customers. 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
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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?

    $190 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and WestJet, with prices starting from $232 and $259, 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 $402). 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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