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$224+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$468
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$224
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to Halifax Intl
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - YHZ
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/18:05 pmYHZ - DSM
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$468
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:05 pmDSM - YHZ
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:35 amYHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3011:26 amDSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/61:20 pmYHZ - DSM
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 9/204:20 pmDSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/272:15 pmYHZ - DSM
1 stop25h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$640

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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 Moines

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Halifax

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

5:49 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops27h 51m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/1

8:05 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops28h 35m

$468

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

12:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops20h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 11/7

5:35 am-2:55 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$486

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

6:45 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops19h 29m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/20

3:15 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$517

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

7:30 am-1:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$224

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 September 17, 2025.
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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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  • 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.

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  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 September 17, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$475Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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