How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alberta?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Alberta in about 6h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1228 mi.

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.

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).

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.

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

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vie. 12/195:07 amDSM - YYC

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

lun. 12/221:31 pmYYC - DSM

1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,041

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2 stops43h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$356

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Deal found 12/10

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1 stop7h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 12/10

$437

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1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$412

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lun. 1/195:09 pmDSM - YEG

1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/223:17 pmYEG - DSM

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$412

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Deal found 12/10

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$465

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1 stop5h 44mAir Canada

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Des Moines

dom. 1/25

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

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9:03 am-2:14 pm

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5:09 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 10m

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jue. 1/22

3:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$412

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Des Moines

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5:09 pm-10:19 pm

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Des Moines

vie. 1/23

8:00 am-11:18 pm

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3:17 pm-11:44 pm

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DSM - YYC

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Des Moines

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11:35 am-9:58 pm

1 stop11h 23m

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1:40 pm-11:12 am

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$468

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

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Des Moines

dom. 1/25

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$161

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Des Moines

dom. 1/25

5:30 am-2:14 pm

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Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and WestJet 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

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7.2

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11,048 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,194 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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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.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alberta?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Alberta in about 6h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1228 mi.
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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alberta

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WestJet	Cheapest$432	Average$660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
American Airlines	Cheapest$457	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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