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$165+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YMQ
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
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 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 8/316:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop10h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 9/36:10 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 8/207:49 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop20h 01m
American Airlines
Thu 8/275:34 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops7h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 8/284:55 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$400
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 59m
Air Canada
Fri 8/282:20 pm
YUL
-
DSM
2 stops8h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/6$423
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/167:30 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2310:35 am
YUL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2011:32 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 8/272:20 pm
YUL
-
DSM
2 stops8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/316:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops12h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/24:55 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$443
This Despegar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Despegar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:13 am
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop7h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 8/296:10 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/8$445

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$391
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(United 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Montreal that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 9/3

6:10 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 16m

$391

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 8/28

4:55 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$400
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

6:29 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 11m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/26

9:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$482

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:57 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 10/2

5:34 pm-8:39 am

1 stop16h 05m

$494

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

6:29 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 11m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/26

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$509

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

6:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop14h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 8/3

4:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$515
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

1:21 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$165

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

2:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$207

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$207

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

8:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$213

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Deals found on 7/7

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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 8, 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
8,451 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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 10h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. 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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