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$220+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$220
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$535
From Des Moines to Calgary
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/287:00 amDSM - YYC
2 stops18h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/58:10 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/277:08 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/167:03 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$428

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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 August 14, 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 Moines

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Calgary

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Depart

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-12:42 am

2 stops18h 42m

Calgary

Sun 10/5

8:10 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$370

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:07 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop19h 27m

Calgary

Tue 10/21

1:29 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$424

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

7:08 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Calgary

Sat 10/4

6:29 am-8:09 am

1 stop24h 40m

$424

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

2:21 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$220

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

5:13 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$227

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

7:08 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$232

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

6:09 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$232

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$262

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

11:31 am-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$263

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

12:32 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary

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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 August 14, 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% 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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,015 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($342), WestJet ($442), and United Airlines ($468) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. Air Canada is 43% 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.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary (average of $300). Flying from Des Moines to Calgary in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover the top 3 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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