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$203+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$203
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$660
From Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 June 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/276:32 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:05 amYYC - DSM
1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 10/27:08 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/71:27 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop23h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/43:38 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1112:38 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$460
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/293:38 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 15mAir Canada
Mon 8/412:20 amYYC - DSM
2 stops13h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 6/13$506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:00 amDSM - YYC
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Mon 10/612:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop11h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/13$535
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2110:56 amDSM - YYC
1 stop6h 52mWestJet
Thu 7/247:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops29h 59mWestJet
Deal found 6/13$560

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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 June 14, 2025.
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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

6:32 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Calgary

Sun 8/3

11:05 am-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$333

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

7:08 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Calgary

Tue 10/7

1:27 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 03m

$384

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

3:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Calgary

Fri 7/11

12:38 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$460

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

3:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Calgary

Mon 8/4

12:20 am-2:41 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$506

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Calgary

Mon 10/6

12:30 am-1:28 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$535

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

10:56 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Calgary

Thu 7/24

7:00 am-1:59 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$560

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

5:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$203

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:24 am-12:10 am

2 stops18h 46m

$233

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

8:00 am-10:26 pm

3 stops39h 26m

$361

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Deals found on 6/14

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 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.

Rainfall in Calgary by month

Plan your trip to Calgary by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Calgary ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Calgary when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Calgary by month

Plan your trip to Calgary by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Calgary, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

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 June 14, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,793 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,872 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,544 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($384), United Airlines ($460), and Air Canada ($506) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Calgary one-way?

    $203 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and United Airlines, with prices starting from $233 and $361, respectively.

  • 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.

  • 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 $404). 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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