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$191+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$409
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$191
(Kiwi.com)
From Des Moines to Ottawa
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/2310:41 amDSM - YOW
1 stop29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/299:30 amYOW - DSM
2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/268:47 pmDSM - YOW
2 stops43h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/23:55 pmYOW - DSM
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$472
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:30 amDSM - YOW
2 stops6h 43mAir Canada
Wed 10/296:00 amYOW - DSM
2 stops9h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$749

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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 September 11, 2025.
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Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

10:41 am-5:20 pm

1 stop29h 39m

Ottawa

Wed 10/29

9:30 am-1:47 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$409

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

10:41 am-5:25 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Ottawa

Sun 11/2

3:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$514

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:30 am-12:40 am

2 stops15h 10m

Ottawa

Sun 1/25

4:20 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$529

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-2:13 pm

2 stops6h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-2:19 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$749

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

3:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Ottawa

Thu 1/22

5:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$793

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:15 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Ottawa

Sun 2/22

6:52 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 28m

$793

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

11:30 am-9:56 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Ottawa

Thu 1/29

5:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$798

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

2:22 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$191

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops43h 26m

$207

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Deals found on 9/10

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Des Moines to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $419). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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