How long is the flight from Des Moines to Montreal?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Montreal can take about 22h 54m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $478. The distance between Des Moines and Montreal is about 1030 mi.

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.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Montreal flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Montreal flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-Montreal flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

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.

$203+ Flights from Des Moines to Montreal

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Montreal?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Des Moines to Montreal flights typically cost between $304 and $538 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $376 on American Airlines (Jan 16-Jan 28).

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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 November 21, 2025.

Mon 12/82:59 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Thu 12/1112:40 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop10h 54mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$535

Mon 12/811:35 amDSM - YUL

2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/116:00 amYUL - DSM

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$544

Fri 12/511:35 amDSM - YUL

2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/97:00 amYUL - DSM

2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$550

Mon 12/83:17 pmDSM - YUL

2 stops8h 15mAir Canada

Thu 12/1111:10 amYUL - DSM

2 stops11h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 11/18

$657

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Sun 1/49:31 amDSM - YUL

2 stops12h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/115:10 pmYUL - DSM

3 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$448

Fri 1/26:46 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop22h 54mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/96:25 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop21h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$478

Fri 5/112:49 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop21h 26mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/412:30 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop23h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$521

Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop14h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/101:10 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop26h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$478

Fri 5/13:15 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop19h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/45:45 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$478

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Montreal
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Fri 12/511:35 amDSM - YUL

2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/97:00 amYUL - DSM

2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$550

Mon 12/82:59 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Thu 12/1112:40 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop10h 54mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$535

Mon 12/88:00 amDSM - YUL

2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/114:45 pmYUL - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$544

Mon 12/83:17 pmDSM - YUL

2 stops8h 15mAir Canada

Thu 12/1111:10 amYUL - DSM

2 stops11h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 11/18

$657

One-way flights from Des Moines to Montreal
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Wed 12/248:31 amDSM - YUL

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$203

Sat 12/203:47 pmDSM - YUL

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$232

Thu 12/183:11 pmDSM - YUL

2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$235

Fri 12/52:16 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$238

Fri 12/511:35 amDSM - YUL

2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$244

Mon 12/228:05 amDSM - YUL

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$247

Tue 12/233:45 pmDSM - YUL

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$249

Fri 12/191:56 pmDSM - YUL

3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$270

Thu 12/186:41 amDSM - YUL

1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$276

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Des Moines

Sun 1/4

9:31 am-11:22 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/11

5:10 pm-10:19 am

3 stops18h 09m

$448

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:46 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop22h 54m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 1/9

6:25 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$478

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-10:20 am

1 stop14h 34m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 1/10

1:10 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop26h 23m

$478

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

3:15 pm-11:59 am

1 stop19h 44m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/4

5:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

$478

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

12:49 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 26m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/4

12:30 pm-11:07 am

1 stop23h 37m

$521

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

8:31 am-4:23 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$203

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

3:47 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$232

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

3:11 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$235

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

2:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$238

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

3:18 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$238

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Montreal flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-Montreal flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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WestJet

7.2

Good

3,169 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roger,Jun 2025

MSP - YXE

Everything was good except the actual equipment. The aircraft was old and definitely showed its age, as far the interior cabin was concerned. WestJet definitely needs tio update the interior.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,169 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,169 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roger,Jun 2025

MSP - YXE

Everything was good except the actual equipment. The aircraft was old and definitely showed its age, as far the interior cabin was concerned. WestJet definitely needs tio update the interior.

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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.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Montreal?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Montreal can take about 22h 54m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $478. 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.
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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