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$170+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YMQ
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/237:00 am
DSM
-
YUL
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:45 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop16h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 4/53:21 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/89:45 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:03 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop14h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2812:30 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop12h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:01 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop17h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 4/272:32 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:03 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop14h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1912:30 pm
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop20h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 4/195:45 pm
DSM
-
YUL
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Sun 4/267:00 am
YUL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$472

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$437
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Montreal that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

3:21 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/8

9:45 am-11:17 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$450

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

2:44 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$472

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:33 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 5/17

7:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$472

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 4/30

6:45 am-10:06 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$497
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 4/30

5:05 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$508

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

6:20 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$509
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-4:28 pm

1 stop30h 58m

$170

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

8:03 pm-11:44 am

1 stop14h 41m

$195

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

8:03 pm-11:44 am

1 stop14h 41m

$200
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$225

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet 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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,287 reviews

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Josh,Nov 2025

LAS - YEG

Very cramped seats, incredibly poor customer service when arriving at the airport.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,287 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,287 reviews

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Josh,Nov 2025

LAS - YEG

Very cramped seats, incredibly poor customer service when arriving at the airport.

Related info for your journey

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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 5h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $450. 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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