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$163+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Ottawa (YOW)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
May 16 — May 231
Sat 5/16
Sat 5/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Ottawa

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/306:00 am
DSM
-
YOW
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 6/65:20 pm
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/299:51 pm
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/59:05 am
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$390
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2911:23 am
DSM
-
YOW
1 stop4h 44m
Air Canada
Fri 6/55:20 pm
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop5h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$401
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/305:00 am
DSM
-
YOW
1 stop7h 59m
Air Canada
Sat 6/66:25 am
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/15$407
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops7h 17m
Air Canada
Thu 6/46:25 am
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13$417

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(United Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Ottawa 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 April 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

5:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$387
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

11:23 am-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Ottawa

Fri 6/5

5:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$401

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$411

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

9:51 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Ottawa

Fri 6/5

9:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$414

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops7h 17m

Ottawa

Thu 6/4

6:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$417

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Ottawa

Fri 7/10

6:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$462

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

8:30 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Ottawa

Wed 7/29

6:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$467
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$163
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

3:21 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$164

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

4:41 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops23h 54m

$284

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Deals found on 4/13

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Ottawa

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 Ottawa in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated April 16, 2026.
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
7.4
Good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,594 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Ottawa?

    For as low as $401, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Des Moines in 4h 44m. The distance between Des Moines and Ottawa is about 937 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Ottawa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Ottawa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$344Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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