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$168+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to British Columbia

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

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 December 8, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/227:54 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:00 pmYVR - DSM
2 stops49h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/215:06 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:37 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$791
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:30 amDSM - YVR
1 stop7h 23mAir Canada
Mon 12/298:45 amYVR - DSM
1 stop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$826
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/196:35 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:31 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$870
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/197:54 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:25 amYYC - DSM
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$923
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/218:30 amDSM - YYC
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2411:30 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$926
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:59 amDSM - YYJ
2 stops35h 31mWestJet
Tue 12/307:00 pmYYJ - DSM
2 stops38h 28mWestJet
Deal found 12/5$954
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:59 amDSM - YYJ
2 stops28h 51mWestJet
Mon 12/291:25 pmYYJ - DSM
2 stops44h 03mWestJet
Deal found 12/5$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/221:30 pmDSM - YYJ
2 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:40 amYYJ - DSM
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$983
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:55 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops38h 55mWestJet
Wed 12/249:45 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops21h 17mWestJet
Deal found 12/7$1,034
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/1211:01 amDSM - YVR
2 stops22h 33mWestJet
Sun 12/146:15 pmYVR - DSM
2 stops25h 00mWestJet
Deal found 12/8$1,035
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:38 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,078

Find 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 December 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$323
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$168
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$750
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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 December 8, 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 MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/29

5:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$323

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/15

1:45 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$333

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/25

7:55 am-10:09 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$336

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

11:42 am-12:48 pm

1 stop26h 06m

Calgary

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$368

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops29h 11m

Calgary

Thu 1/29

7:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$387

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

11:35 am-9:58 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Calgary

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$461

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Victoria Intl

Wed 1/28

7:10 pm-2:33 pm

3 stops17h 23m

$465

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

2:34 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Victoria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:09 am-9:04 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$476

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Victoria Intl

Wed 1/28

5:40 am-8:34 pm

2 stops12h 54m

$516

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Victoria Intl

Tue 1/27

10:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$516

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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 December 8, 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
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
9,078 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,193 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
10,512 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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 11h 23m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to British Columbia is about 1520 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 WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $192. Users have also found prices from $204 and $374 on United Airlines and Air Canada, 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$154Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$201Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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