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$143+ 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
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jeu. 10/16
jeu. 10/23
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 septembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$711
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 septembre 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jeu. 10/308:47 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 11/64:15 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mer. 10/296:07 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop19h 27mAmerican Airlines
mer. 11/512:45 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/295:45 amDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
mer. 11/52:13 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$386
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 10/127:00 amDSM - YYC
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
dim. 10/196:20 amYYC - DSM
2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
ven. 10/3112:05 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
ven. 11/78:25 amYYC - DSM
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$438

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 10/30

8:47 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Calgary

jeu. 11/6

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$330

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mer. 10/29

6:07 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop19h 27m

Calgary

mer. 11/5

12:45 pm-8:32 am

2 stops18h 47m

$378

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mer. 10/29

5:45 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Calgary

mer. 11/5

2:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$386

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

dim. 10/12

7:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Calgary

dim. 10/19

6:20 am-5:01 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$412

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

ven. 10/31

12:05 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Calgary

ven. 11/7

8:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$438

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 10/30

8:47 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$143

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mer. 10/29

5:45 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$167

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

ven. 10/31

5:14 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop22h 07m

$183

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 10/2

7:08 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$234

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 10/2

1:00 pm-1:12 am

2 stops13h 12m

$283

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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 septembre 16, 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 septembre 16, 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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,093 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 9h 36m. 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 28% 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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    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 $405). 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 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 septembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$432Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$457Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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