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$146+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Mar 27 — Apr 31
Fri 3/27
Fri 4/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/810:59 am
DSM
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YYC
1 stop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/151:15 pm
YYC
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DSM
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/96:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/151:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/810:59 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/96:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 4/78:03 pm
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 4/141:40 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/135:30 pm
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/248:45 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/108:21 pm
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop19h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/151:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/810:59 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/178:45 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/510:57 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop10h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/151:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/96:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/178:45 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$379
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:20 am
DSM
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YYJ
2 stops16h 31m
Air Canada
Fri 4/1711:25 pm
YYJ
-
DSM
2 stops21h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/24$412
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/95:30 am
DSM
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YYJ
2 stops18h 41m
Air Canada
Thu 4/169:25 pm
YYJ
-
DSM
2 stops16h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/23$420

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 February 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$507
From Des Moines to British Columbia
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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 February 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to British Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Calgary

Sat 4/18

1:40 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$408

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:30 am-10:11 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Victoria Intl

Thu 4/16

9:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$420

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:17 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$475

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

10:51 am-7:12 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Calgary

Thu 4/16

6:40 am-9:12 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$503

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-9:48 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Calgary

Wed 4/15

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$503

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

10:28 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/15

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$505

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

12:29 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/18

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$505

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

6:20 am-8:51 pm

2 stops16h 31m

Victoria Intl

Fri 4/17

7:30 pm-12:29 pm

3 stops14h 59m

$516

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

10:28 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/16

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$519

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

10:56 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 44m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

6:45 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$532

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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 February 25, 2026.
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
8,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,238 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,345 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
3,274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
10,745 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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 12h 27m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to British Columbia is about 1515 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 February 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$195Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$307Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$351Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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