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$269+ 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Ottawa (YOW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$269
(American Airlines)
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Best flights from Des Moines to Ottawa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 1/218:00 amDSM - YOW
1 stop12h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/245:11 pmYOW - DSM
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 1/36:57 pmDSM - YOW
2 stops20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/108:30 amYOW - DSM
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$582
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - YOW
2 stops15h 22mAir Canada
Sat 1/106:20 amYOW - DSM
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 2/186:49 pmDSM - YOW
1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/226:20 amYOW - DSM
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$363

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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-9:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

Ottawa

Sat 1/24

5:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$362

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:49 pm-10:26 am

1 stop14h 37m

Ottawa

Sun 2/22

6:20 am-2:27 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$363

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:57 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops20h 56m

Ottawa

Sat 1/10

8:30 am-4:24 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$582

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-11:08 am

2 stops15h 22m

Ottawa

Sat 1/10

6:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

$583

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:57 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$269

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

8:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$301

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Deals found on 11/19

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 $362, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Des Moines in 12h 18m. The distance between Des Moines and Ottawa is about 937 mi.

  • 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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