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How to find the cheapest flight from
Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC)

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to YYC flight in 2021: compare Des Moines to Calgary flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Calgary.
DSM - YYC
Price
$179 - $659
YYC
Temperature
19.4 - 62.6 °F
YYC
Precipitation
0.4 - 3.7 inches

Popular in

March

High demand for flights, 45% potential price rise

Cheapest in

February

Best time to find cheap flights, 51% potential price drop

Average price

$351

Average for round-trip flights in October 2021

Round-trip from

$179

From Des Moines to Calgary

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Calgary (DSM - YYC)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Calgary is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Calgary?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Calgary. Flights to Calgary from Des Moines in February are about $365 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $156.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Calgary?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Calgary. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Calgary.

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary in October, November 2021

The best prices found for DSM to YYC flights for October, November
15 Oct - 22 Oct
$565pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
15 Oct - 22 Oct
$571pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
15 Oct - 22 Oct
$622pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines

Des Moines to Calgary 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Calgary from Des Moines found for this year
11 Dec - 12 Dec
$385pp
DSM
Des Moines
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
29 Dec - 5 Jan
$406pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
29 Dec - 5 Jan
$494pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
YYC
Calgary
YYC
Calgary
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines

One-way flights to Calgary from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Calgary
8:54 am - 4:37 pm
Multiple Airlines
1 Stop
8h 43m
DSM - YYC
Multiple Airlines
$238
FlightNetwork
3:15 am - 5:55 pm
American Airlines
1 Stop
15h 40m
DSM - YYC
American Airlines
$262
2:40 am - 12:10 pm
Air Canada
2 Stops
10h 30m
DSM - YYC
Air Canada
$267
Air Canada

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Flight FAQs

From Des Moines to Calgary

Which airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

United Airlines, Delta, and WestJet are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Calgary for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Calgary for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $385, but on average you can expect to pay $687.

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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($385), Delta ($479), and Air Canada ($928) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Calgary?

Delta, United Airlines and WestJet are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Calgary.

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Calgary is $187. On average you can expect to pay $298. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Calgary), can usually be booked for $385.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Calgary from Des Moines?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Des Moines to Calgary

Most visitors from Des Moines need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Calgary.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Des Moines must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Calgary.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Calgary.

Documents
Compassionate entry for travellers and limited release from quarantine - Foreign nationals traveling without an advance written approval for an exemption of a border restriction may be denied entry into Canada.


Do I need a test to fly back to Des Moines from Calgary?

Returning to Des Moines from Calgary

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Calgary must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Des Moines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Calgary are not required to quarantine after entering Des Moines.

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Destination information for Calgary

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Des Moines to Calgary.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = C$ 1.25
Average temperature for October in Calgary
55.4 °F
Avg rainfall for October in Calgary
0.7 ″

Airports servicing Des Moines

Des Moines (DSM)

Airports servicing Calgary

Calgary (YYC)

Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Calgary choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
United Airlines 		$144 $401 No cancel fee 69%
Delta 		$153 $373 No cancel fee N/A
WestJet 		$167 $293 No cancel fee 60%

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