How long is the flight from Des Moines to Montreal?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Montreal can take about 4h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $523. 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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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.

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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How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Montreal?

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Mon 11/167:26 pm -

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1 stop21h 45m

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$549

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Mon 12/143:20 pm -

1 stop4h 57m

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$523

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$528

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$583

Tue 1/269:25 am -

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Wed 2/36:00 am -

1 stop7h 17m

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$577

One-way flights from Des Moines to Montreal
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Mon 1/47:35 am -

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$331

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Mon 12/7

7:31 pm-11:28 am

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12:00 am-11:00 pm

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$234

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DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

1:20 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

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DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

3:20 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 12/15

6:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$523

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DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

1:15 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$528

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DSMYUL

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Mon 11/16

5:29 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/18

9:40 am-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$565

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DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 1/27

10:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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2:25 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$568

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Mon 12/7

3:20 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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7:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$574

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Tue 1/26

9:25 am-7:48 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$577

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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

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8,676 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

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8,676 reviews

Delta

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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 4h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $523. 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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