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$207+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

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 May 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/310:01 pm
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops22h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/101:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 7/110:59 am
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops32h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/83:30 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 6/148:36 pm
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/161:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$495
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 6/1711:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/199:30 am
YYC
-
DSM
2 stops23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 6/1711:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/186:45 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 10/167:30 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/2311:00 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 7/315:30 pm
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/81:15 pm
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 8/96:00 am
DSM
-
YYC
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/168:45 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/159:56 pm
DSM
-
YYC
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1810:15 am
YYC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$522

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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$460
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$490
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Calgary that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 8/3

10:01 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Calgary

Mon 8/10

1:15 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$460

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

10:59 am-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Calgary

Wed 7/8

3:30 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$468

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

10:01 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 09m

Calgary

Sat 8/8

1:15 pm-10:09 am

1 stop19h 54m

$500
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:17 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Calgary

Sat 6/6

12:28 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$540

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

5:00 am-11:42 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Calgary

Fri 6/12

1:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop17h 51m

$540

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Calgary

Fri 7/10

7:00 am-10:13 am

2 stops26h 13m

$557

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:50 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Calgary

Thu 6/18

6:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$587
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

5:17 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$235

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

10:26 am-11:29 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$246

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

2:16 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$248

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Deals found on 5/19

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Calgary

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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 May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,WestJet, andAmerican Airlines 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
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,734 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,339 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,648 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 5h 31m. The distance from Des Moines to Calgary is about 1168 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($427), American Airlines ($457), and WestJet ($538) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. United Airlines is 33% 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.

  • 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.

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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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$427Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$457Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
WestJetCheapest$538Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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