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$204+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$363
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$204
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$660
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 June 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/191:17 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2712:00 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 9/127:08 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/156:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/146:24 amDSM - YYC
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2112:38 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$469
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:24 amDSM - YYC
1 stop6h 14mLufthansa
Thu 8/211:30 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop5h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$471
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:12 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 36mAir Canada
Wed 8/201:05 amYYC - DSM
2 stops10h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$491
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:00 amDSM - YYC
2 stops9h 05mWestJet
Tue 8/197:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops9h 12mWestJet
Deal found 6/28$548

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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 30, 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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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

1:17 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Calgary

Sat 9/27

12:00 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop25h 52m

$363

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

7:08 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Calgary

Mon 9/15

6:29 am-11:28 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$468

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:24 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 14m

Calgary

Thu 8/21

12:38 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$469

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:24 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 14m

Calgary

Thu 8/21

1:30 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$471

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

5:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Calgary

Wed 8/20

1:05 am-12:23 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$491

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Calgary

Tue 8/19

7:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$548

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$204

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

5:15 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$214

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

7:32 am-11:29 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$252

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

3:38 pm-1:15 am

2 stops10h 37m

$289

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Deals found on 6/29

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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 June 30, 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.

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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 30, 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
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
8,852 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
2,908 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,654 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,200 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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

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 ($468), United Airlines ($469), and Lufthansa ($471) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. American Airlines is 23% 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?

    $214 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $252 and $289, 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 $403). 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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