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$141+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
jul. 23 — jul. 301
mié. 7/23
mié. 7/30
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 julio 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$661
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 julio 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
dom. 8/317:15 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/77:00 amYVR - DSM
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
dom. 8/318:30 amDSM - YYC
1 stop12h 29mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/77:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
dom. 8/317:15 pmDSM - YYJ
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/78:00 pmYYJ - DSM
3 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
jue. 9/45:00 amDSM - YYC
1 stop19h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/86:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/16$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
vie. 9/265:13 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/46:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop12h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/16$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2010:55 amDSM - YVR
2 stops12h 03mDelta
mar. 9/236:13 amYVR - DSM
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/17$525

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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 Moines

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British Columbia

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Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

dom. 8/31

7:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Vancouver Intl

dom. 9/7

7:00 am-1:32 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$318

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

dom. 8/31

8:30 am-7:59 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Calgary

dom. 9/7

7:00 am-1:32 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$351

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

dom. 8/31

7:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Victoria Intl

dom. 9/7

8:00 pm-2:58 pm

3 stops16h 58m

$441

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jue. 9/4

5:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop19h 19m

Calgary

lun. 9/8

6:29 am-11:28 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$449

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

5:13 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Calgary

sáb. 10/4

6:15 am-8:11 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$454

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

sáb. 9/20

10:55 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Vancouver Intl

mar. 9/23

6:13 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$525

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

vie. 10/3

6:04 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops30h 32m

$141

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

dom. 8/31

1:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$221

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

sáb. 10/4

2:49 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$249

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jue. 8/28

7:32 am-11:29 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$251

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to British Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to British Columbia as you normally would.

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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 julio 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to British Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $221. Users have also found prices from $249 and $251 on Delta and American 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 julio 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$131Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
WestJetCheapest$343Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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