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$171+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Montreal (YMQ)

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YMQ
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Montreal

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Montreal
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 July 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:04 pm
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/225:35 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Sat 9/267:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$400
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:20 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop6h 20m
WestJet
Sat 9/127:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 06m
WestJet
Deal found 7/22$409
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/105:30 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Tue 8/185:10 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
WestJet
Deal found 7/19$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/212:46 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Sat 9/266:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$417
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/125:56 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 44m
WestJet
Tue 8/185:10 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$424
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 9/2210:20 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop12h 07m
WestJet
Sat 9/266:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 38m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$427
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 10/26:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop16h 27m
WestJet
Wed 10/76:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 38m
WestJet
Deal found 7/23$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/115:56 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 44m
WestJet
Tue 8/1812:47 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop21h 56m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$430

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$395
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$171
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Montreal 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Montreal that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$400

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

5:35 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$400

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

2:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/8

12:48 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$417

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

2:46 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 10/5

12:48 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$417
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/18

12:47 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$417

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

10:59 am-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$424

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

4:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 9/28

5:45 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$470

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

7:58 pm-11:44 am

1 stop14h 46m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 10/5

5:34 pm-8:54 am

1 stop16h 20m

$475

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

8:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/26

9:15 am-5:48 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$488

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

8:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/18

6:10 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 16m

$489

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Deals found on 7/19

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Montreal

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 Montreal in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. 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 Montreal. Reviews last updated July 24, 2026.
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
8,481 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Montreal. 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 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 4h 56m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $400. The distance between Des Moines and Montreal is about 1030 mi.

  • 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.

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  • 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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