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$158+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
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 January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)
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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 January 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 2/23:35 pm
DSM
-
YOW
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 2/65:11 pm
YOW
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 3/36:55 pm
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops17h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 3/107:30 pm
YOW
-
DSM
2 stops19h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$385
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:55 pm
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops17h 39m
Air Canada
Mon 3/95:55 pm
YOW
-
DSM
2 stops17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/17$400
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/23:35 pm
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops7h 19m
Air Canada
Fri 2/62:15 pm
YOW
-
DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/16$460
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/193:21 pm
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops9h 13m
Air Canada
Fri 4/245:45 am
YOW
-
DSM
2 stops9h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/18$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:00 am
DSM
-
YOW
2 stops10h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:45 am
YOW
-
DSM
3 stops16h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:00 am
DSM
-
YOW
3 stops11h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 4/246:45 am
YOW
-
DSM
2 stops17h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$884

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 19, 2026.
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 3/4

3:24 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Ottawa

Wed 3/11

5:11 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

3:24 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Ottawa

Mon 3/9

5:11 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

3:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Ottawa

Thu 2/5

5:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

3:24 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Ottawa

Tue 3/10

11:10 am-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

8:04 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Ottawa

Fri 4/24

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

3:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Ottawa

Fri 2/6

6:20 am-2:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Ottawa

Fri 4/24

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$370

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:24 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$158

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:24 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$192

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$221

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 $370, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Des Moines in 4h 54m. 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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