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$456+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/114:35 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/133:39 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop8h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1812:30 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops24h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/203:39 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/273:30 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/35:03 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/912:11 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop20h 40m
WestJet
Thu 2/1210:57 am
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop26h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 1/21$547
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/273:30 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 13m
Air Canada
Tue 3/39:04 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$556
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:07 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 13m
WestJet
Fri 2/204:20 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 37m
WestJet
Deal found 1/21$574

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/11

4:35 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops19h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

3:39 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$456

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/18

12:30 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops24h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

3:39 pm-12:12 am

1 stop10h 33m

$476

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/27

3:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:03 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$501

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/9

12:11 pm-10:51 am

1 stop20h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

10:57 am-10:57 am

1 stop26h 00m

$547

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

9:04 am-11:06 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$553

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/27

3:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

9:04 am-5:54 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$556

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Deals found on 1/20

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Des Moines 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 Vancouver Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines 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
9,191 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $501. Vancouver Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1515 mi.

  • 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 $151. Users have found that United Airlines is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $162. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. 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 January 21, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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