$638+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to CalgaryExplore 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 6, 2026.
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 6, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/175:09 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Tue 11/243:06 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 10/3![Air Canada logo]()
$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/267:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$680
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/161:27 pm -
1 stop10h 26m
Mon 11/231:37 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$681
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/266:10 pm -
2 stops15h 22m
Deal found 10/5![Air Canada logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
2 stops40h 11m
Mon 11/2310:00 am -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 10/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 10/219:15 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Thu 10/2212:30 pm -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 10/4![United Airlines logo]()
$741
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/166:45 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops6h 08m
Deal found 10/2![WestJet logo]()
$769
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop15h 15m
Thu 10/227:00 am -
2 stops11h 11m
Deal found 10/3![WestJet logo]()
$892
Best flights from Des Moines to CalgaryDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/267:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$680
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Tue 11/178:00 am -
2 stops17h 06m
Tue 11/247:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 10/3![Air Canada logo]()
$690
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
2 stops40h 11m
Mon 11/2310:00 am -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 10/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$734
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/166:45 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops6h 08m
Deal found 10/2![WestJet logo]()
$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/161:27 pm -
1 stop10h 26m
Mon 11/231:37 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$681
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/266:10 pm -
2 stops15h 22m
Deal found 10/5![Air Canada logo]()
$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 10/219:15 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Thu 10/2212:30 pm -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 10/4![United Airlines logo]()
$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Sun 3/146:00 am -
1 stop13h 18m
Sat 3/206:00 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$804
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to CalgaryDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary. Data last updated October 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary. Data last updated October 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 10/219:15 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Thu 10/2212:30 pm -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 10/4![United Airlines logo]()
$741
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop15h 15m
Thu 10/227:00 am -
2 stops11h 11m
Deal found 10/3![WestJet logo]()
$892
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/161:27 pm -
1 stop10h 26m
Mon 11/231:37 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$681
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
2 stops40h 11m
Mon 11/2310:00 am -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 10/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$734
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 11/166:45 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops6h 08m
Deal found 10/2![WestJet logo]()
$769
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/175:09 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Tue 11/243:06 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 10/3![Air Canada logo]()
$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/267:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$680
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:30 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Thu 11/266:10 pm -
2 stops15h 22m
Deal found 10/5![Air Canada logo]()
$726
Find 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 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $638 (Air Canada) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $727 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Calgary that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Thu 11/19
5:30 am-4:21 pm
1 stop10h 51m
Calgary
Thu 11/26
7:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop4h 31m
$680
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Mon 11/16
1:27 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop10h 26m
Calgary
Mon 11/23
1:37 pm-6:16 pm
1 stop4h 39m
$681
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Tue 11/17
8:00 am-1:06 am
2 stops17h 06m
Calgary
Tue 11/24
7:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop4h 31m
$690
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Thu 11/19
5:30 am-4:21 pm
1 stop10h 51m
Calgary
Thu 11/26
6:10 pm-9:32 am
2 stops15h 22m
$726
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Mon 11/16
8:04 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops40h 11m
Calgary
Mon 11/23
10:00 am-7:41 pm
1 stop9h 41m
$734
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
9:15 am-9:48 pm
1 stop13h 33m
Calgary
Thu 10/22
12:30 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop10h 05m
$741
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Mon 11/16
6:45 am-7:30 pm
2 stops12h 45m
Calgary
Mon 11/23
7:00 am-1:08 pm
2 stops6h 08m
$769
Des MoinesCalgary
DSM Des Moines - YYC Calgary
DSMYYC
Des Moines
Sun 3/14
6:00 am-6:18 pm
1 stop13h 18m
Calgary
Sat 3/20
6:00 am-4:14 pm
1 stop9h 14m
$804
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$259 | Average$609 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$421 | Average$628 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |