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$151+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$837
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 noviembre 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
lun. 12/228:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mar. 12/232:35 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
vie. 12/198:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops51h 23mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
lun. 12/228:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/67:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$371
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mar. 12/232:35 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/67:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
vie. 12/198:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops51h 23mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/67:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
vie. 12/127:28 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop30h 47mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/197:10 amYVR - DSM
2 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
vie. 12/51:06 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/87:55 amYYC - DSM
2 stops10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$399
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mié. 12/242:44 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
lun. 12/228:29 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/44:15 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$408
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jue. 12/188:30 amDSM - YYC
1 stop28h 31mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:35 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$415
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mié. 12/243:00 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/319:15 pmYVR - DSM
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$613

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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

sáb. 1/17

11:42 am-12:48 pm

1 stop26h 06m

Calgary

jue. 1/22

1:40 pm-11:12 am

1 stop20h 32m

$396

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

vie. 12/12

7:28 pm-12:15 am

1 stop30h 47m

Vancouver Intl

vie. 12/19

7:10 am-7:44 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$398

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 12/5

1:06 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop24h 14m

Calgary

lun. 12/8

7:55 am-7:03 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$399

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 12/19

7:54 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop28h 11m

Calgary

mar. 1/6

7:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$448

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

lun. 12/22

8:29 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Calgary

lun. 1/5

7:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$480

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mié. 12/24

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Calgary

mar. 1/6

3:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$491

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jue. 12/18

8:30 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Calgary

jue. 1/1

7:35 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$526

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mié. 12/24

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Calgary

dom. 1/4

4:15 pm-11:56 am

1 stop18h 41m

$528

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 1/17

3:35 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops22h 33m

Calgary

jue. 1/22

6:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops27h 40m

$546

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 12/5

4:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Calgary

vie. 12/12

6:35 am-5:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$553

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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 noviembre 13, 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
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
3,159 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
10,444 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

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  • 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 9h 48m. Fly via American Airlines, WestJet, or United Airlines 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $260. Users have also found prices from $552 and $592 on Alaska 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 - Calgary, Des Moines - Vancouver Intl 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 noviembre 13, 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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