How long is the flight from Des Moines to Ottawa?

For as low as $916, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Des Moines in 7h 31m. The distance between Des Moines and Ottawa is about 937 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Ottawa round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Ottawa round-trip from $344.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to YOW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Ottawa as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ottawa 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-Ottawa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Ottawa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Ottawa?

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Thu 12/24

1:09 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 16m

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Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

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

*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-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ottawa 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-Ottawa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Des Moines to Ottawa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.3

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10,475 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,475 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,475 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Ottawa?
For as low as $916, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Des Moines in 7h 31m. The distance between Des Moines and Ottawa is about 937 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Ottawa round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Ottawa round-trip from $344.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Ottawa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Ottawa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Ottawa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Ottawa 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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