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$229+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to British Columbia

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DSM — YVR
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to British Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$770
From Des Moines to British Columbia
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to British Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to British Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 12/232:35 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 12/232:35 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops40h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/242:44 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 12/232:35 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/242:44 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/1111:35 amDSM - YYJ
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/155:40 amYYJ - DSM
2 stops16h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$516
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Sun 12/218:30 amDSM - YVR
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/286:00 amYVR - DSM
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - YVR
2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/275:30 pmYVR - DSM
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$567
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sun 11/99:03 pmDSM - YVR
3 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:45 pmYVR - DSM
3 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$581

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to British Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to British Columbia that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

1:56 pm-7:09 pm

3 stops30h 13m

Calgary

Thu 12/11

12:15 am-9:09 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$514

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

11:35 am-8:26 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Victoria Intl

Mon 12/15

5:40 am-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$516

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

2:35 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Calgary

Sat 1/3

7:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 25m

$516

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Calgary

Fri 1/2

7:35 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$520

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

8:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-7:44 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$559

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Calgary

Fri 12/12

7:35 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$563

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

8:15 am-1:08 pm

1 stop29h 53m

Calgary

Fri 12/12

1:30 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$566

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:50 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Calgary

Mon 12/8

1:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$581

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

8:30 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Calgary

Sun 12/28

7:35 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$582

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

8:29 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/27

5:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$585

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Reviews of airlines servicing British Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to British Columbia. 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 British Columbia. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to British Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,154 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,410 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to British Columbia. 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 British Columbia?

    For a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to British Columbia in 7h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or WestJet to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to British Columbia is about 1168 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $265. Users have also found prices from $273 and $522 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to British Columbia are Des Moines - Vancouver Intl, Des Moines - Calgary and Des Moines - Victoria Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to British Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to British Columbia. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$154Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$393Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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