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$181+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
jul 8 — jul 151
ter 7/8
ter 7/15
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 julho 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$181
(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 julho 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sex 8/158:35 amDSM - YOW
1 stop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
sex 8/227:00 amYOW - DSM
2 stops8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$387
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sex 8/156:24 amDSM - YOW
1 stop9h 42mAir Canada
sex 8/226:33 amYOW - DSM
1 stop6h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$703
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sex 8/155:12 pmDSM - YOW
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
sex 8/223:55 pmYOW - DSM
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$715

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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 julho 3, 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 Moines

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Ottawa

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Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

sex 8/15

8:35 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Ottawa

sex 8/22

7:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$387

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

sex 8/15

6:24 am-5:06 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Ottawa

sex 8/22

6:33 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$703

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

sex 8/15

5:12 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops22h 54m

Ottawa

sex 8/22

3:55 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$715

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

sex 8/15

8:35 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$181

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

dom 8/17

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$453

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Deals found on 7/1

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 julho 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada 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
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

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