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$309+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Halifax (YHZ)

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Halifax

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Halifax (YHZ). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$440
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Halifax
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Halifax. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:10 amDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/243:20 pmYHZ - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$440
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:32 pmDSM - YHZ
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/191:30 pmYHZ - DSM
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/173:41 pmDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 6/246:40 amYHZ - DSM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$483
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/710:59 amDSM - YHZ
2 stops33h 41mWestJet
Sun 6/158:30 amYHZ - DSM
2 stops27h 08mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$550
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/248:00 amDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 48mAir Canada
Sat 5/315:45 amYHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,030
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/248:00 amDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:00 pmYHZ - DSM
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,378

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Halifax that are best for you.

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Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/24

3:20 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$440

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:32 pm-2:09 am

2 stops29h 37m

Halifax Intl

Thu 6/19

1:30 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$441

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

3:41 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/24

6:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$483

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

10:59 am-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 41m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/15

8:30 am-9:38 am

2 stops27h 08m

$550

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

8:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/31

5:45 am-2:49 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$1,030

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

8:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/31

5:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$1,378

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$309

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:38 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops20h 25m

$1,182

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 Halifax in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Halifax flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Halifax flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Halifax flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Halifax flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Halifax flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Halifax

Rainfall in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Halifax ranges from 3.6 - 5.6 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Halifax when rainfall is around 3.6 in.

Temperature in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Halifax, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Halifax

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Halifax. 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 Halifax. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Halifax round-trip from $440. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $483, and WestJet, from $550.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Halifax that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Halifax flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Halifax?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Halifax.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Halifax?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Halifax 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 Des Moines to Halifax?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Halifax (average of $375). Flying from Des Moines to Halifax in May is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Halifax

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Halifax. 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 April 29, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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