How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines can take about 11h 51m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. Vancouver Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1515 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $163. Users have found that United Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl?

For a flight from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 1 airline has flights to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines flights typically cost between $501 and $594 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $287 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 4-Dec 15).

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Thu 12/411:00 amYVR - DSM

2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:28 pmDSM - YVR

1 stop28h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$287

Wed 12/312:30 pmYVR - DSM

2 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:28 pmDSM - YVR

1 stop28h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$303

Tue 12/29:10 amYVR - DSM

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:28 pmDSM - YVR

1 stop28h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$311

Thu 12/411:00 amYVR - DSM

2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - YVR

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$329

Wed 12/39:30 amYVR - DSM

1 stop28h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - YVR

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$344

Tue 12/29:10 amYVR - DSM

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - YVR

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$350

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Thu 12/49:10 amYVR - DSM

1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/188:30 amDSM - YVR

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$355

Thu 10/26:30 amYVR - DSM

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$375

Thu 10/22:20 pmYVR - DSM

2 stops18h 12mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/56:36 pmDSM - YVR

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$458

Wed 12/36:15 amYVR - DSM

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Sat 12/136:50 amDSM - YVR

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Deal found 9/16

$469

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Sun 10/52:25 pmDSM - YVR

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$420

Wed 12/311:40 amYVR - DSM

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Mon 12/1511:01 amDSM - YVR

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Deal found 9/16

$469

Wed 12/38:30 amYVR - DSM

1 stop11h 07mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/138:00 amDSM - YVR

1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines

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$472

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Sat 12/133:30 pmDSM - YVR

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$469

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1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$472

Thu 12/48:30 amYVR - DSM

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1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines

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Thu 12/47:35 pmYVR - DSM

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2 stops11h 05mDelta

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Thu 10/26:30 amYVR - DSM

1 stop11h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:09 pmDSM - YVR

1 stop20h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$375

Thu 10/212:15 pmYVR - DSM

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$458

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Sat 1/175:30 pmYVR - DSM

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$255

Sun 3/87:00 amYVR - DSM

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$292

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3 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines

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$374

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Thu 12/4

9:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop25h 06m

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Thu 12/18

8:30 am-10:20 pm

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6:30 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 51m

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6:09 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 21m

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YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/2

12:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

2:25 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops28h 11m

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YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/2

2:20 pm-10:32 am

2 stops18h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

6:36 pm-9:51 am

2 stops17h 15m

$458

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/3

6:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

6:50 am-9:04 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$469

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/3

11:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

11:01 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$469

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/2

6:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$469

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/3

8:30 am-9:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

8:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$472

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/2

8:30 am-9:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

8:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$472

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 12/4

8:30 am-9:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Des Moines

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8:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$472

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to DSM?

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl?
For a flight from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 1 airline has flights to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?
A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines can take about 11h 51m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. Vancouver Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1515 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $163. Users have found that United Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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