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$147+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
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 October 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/42:56 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:20 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/35:35 amDSM - YYC
2 stops17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amYYC - DSM
2 stops14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/57:58 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops40h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:45 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$477
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/42:56 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:20 amYYC - DSM
3 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$489

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 October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$404
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$826
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop29h 48m

Calgary

Thu 12/11

7:40 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$405

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

5:35 am-9:45 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Calgary

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-11:48 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$410

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

1:56 pm-11:42 am

2 stops22h 46m

Calgary

Thu 12/11

1:05 am-6:38 pm

2 stops16h 33m

$464

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

8:47 pm-9:05 am

2 stops37h 18m

$178

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

11:19 am-5:15 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$196

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

3:48 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$216

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$277

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

5:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

$277

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$277

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

5:15 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$314

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Calgary flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 October 21, 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 October 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,026 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,132 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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 17h 10m. The distance from Des Moines to Calgary is about 1168 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($427), WestJet ($432), and American Airlines ($457) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. United Airlines is 35% 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 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$427Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$432Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$457Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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