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$229+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC)

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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Calgary. 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

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$845
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Calgary 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 Calgary 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 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 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 MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

5:05 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Calgary

Wed 3/25

2:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$606

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

12:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Calgary

Tue 1/6

6:30 am-8:54 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$620

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

7:46 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$229

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Calgary

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Calgary flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Calgary flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Calgary flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Calgary flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Calgary flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Calgary

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Calgary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Calgary is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Calgary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. 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 Calgary. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and WestJet from Des Moines to Calgary to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,155 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Calgary?

    Departing from Des Moines to Calgary will take you 7h 50m. The distance from Des Moines to Calgary is about 1168 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary round-trip?

    According to our current data, WestJet ($432), and American Airlines ($457) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. WestJet is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Calgary. 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
WestJetCheapest$432Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$457Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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