How long is the flight from Des Moines to Montreal?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Montreal can take about 7h 42m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $537. The distance between Des Moines and Montreal is about 1030 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montreal ranges from 2.5 - 4.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Montreal when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montreal, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Montreal as you normally would.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Montreal?

If you book a flight to Montreal from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Montreal per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 7, 2026.

Sat 11/146:13 am -

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Tue 11/1712:50 pm -

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Deal found 10/5

$520

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Mon 11/162:48 pm -

1 stop7h 42m

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Deal found 10/6

$537

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1 stop8h 45m

Tue 11/1712:50 pm -

1 stop8h 53m

Deal found 10/5

$540

Sun 12/2712:36 pm -

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1 stop6h 29m

Deal found 10/4

$548

Thu 11/126:13 am -

1 stop4h 39m

Mon 11/169:40 am -

1 stop10h 38m

Deal found 10/7

$554

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Tue 10/206:55 pm -

1 stop14h 45m

Wed 10/212:20 pm -

2 stops8h 03m

Deal found 10/4

$526

Mon 11/162:48 pm -

1 stop7h 42m

Wed 11/1812:44 pm -

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Deal found 10/6

$537

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Wed 11/1812:10 pm -

1 stop7h 46m

Deal found 10/5

$584

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1 stop6h 10m

Deal found 10/7

$564

Sun 12/66:09 am -

1 stop8h 50m

Thu 12/102:20 pm -

1 stop5h 55m

Deal found 10/5

$582

Sun 12/68:00 am -

1 stop5h 00m

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Deal found 10/5

$592

Thu 12/109:30 am -

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2 stops15h 25m

Deal found 10/4

$597

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2 stops8h 11m

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2 stops8h 26m

Deal found 10/5

$604

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Montreal. Data last updated October 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 10/206:55 pm -

1 stop14h 45m

Wed 10/212:20 pm -

2 stops8h 03m

Deal found 10/4

$526

Thu 11/126:13 am -

1 stop4h 39m

Mon 11/169:40 am -

1 stop10h 38m

Deal found 10/7

$554

Sat 11/146:13 am -

1 stop8h 45m

Tue 11/1712:50 pm -

1 stop4h 59m

Deal found 10/5

$520

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1 stop8h 45m

Tue 11/1712:50 pm -

1 stop8h 53m

Deal found 10/5

$540

Mon 11/162:48 pm -

1 stop7h 42m

Wed 11/1812:44 pm -

1 stop6h 23m

Deal found 10/6

$537

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DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 10/21

2:20 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops8h 03m

$526

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DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

2:48 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/18

12:44 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$537

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

6:45 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/16

4:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$564

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

6:09 am-3:59 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 12/10

2:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$582

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

7:26 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/18

12:10 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$584

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 12/10

9:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$592

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

9:30 am-7:48 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 12/14

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$597

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM Des Moines - YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

6:05 am-3:16 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$604

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Des Moines to Montreal. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Montreal?
If you book a flight to Montreal from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Montreal per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Montreal?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Montreal can take about 7h 42m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $537. The distance between Des Moines and Montreal is about 1030 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Montreal that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Montreal flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Montreal?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Montreal.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Montreal?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Montreal 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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