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$189+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Halifax

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 March 20, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/45:45 pm
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops25h 40m
WestJet
Mon 5/113:45 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops20h 31m
WestJet
Deal found 3/20$360
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:15 am
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop13h 30m
WestJet
Mon 6/83:30 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 3/17$369
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:10 am
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops13h 15m
WestJet
Fri 5/83:45 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops20h 31m
WestJet
Deal found 3/17$375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:56 pm
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop25h 49m
WestJet
Mon 6/83:30 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 3/16$376
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:15 am
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop13h 30m
WestJet
Tue 6/91:30 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
WestJet
Deal found 3/16$384
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:56 pm
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop25h 49m
WestJet
Tue 6/91:30 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
WestJet
Deal found 3/16$390
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/38:25 pm
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops17h 33m
Air Canada
Sun 5/107:15 am
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops18h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$395
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/31:04 pm
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops19h 41m
WestJet
Sat 6/133:30 pm
YHZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 3/16$405

Find 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 March 20, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$189
(Flightnetwork)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Halifax 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Halifax that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/11

3:45 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 31m

$364

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

6:15 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/8

3:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$369

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 31m

$375
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

6:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/10

3:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$418
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

8:25 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops15h 38m

$189

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Deals found on 3/18

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Halifax flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Halifax flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Halifax 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 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 March 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Halifax, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Halifax. 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 Halifax?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Halifax in 25h 40m. Fly via WestJet to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1526 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Halifax round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Halifax round-trip from $475.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Halifax

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