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$187+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$425
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$187
(Mytrip)
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 June 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:00 amDSM - YOW
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/62:25 pmYOW - DSM
3 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$425
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:25 amDSM - YOW
1 stop4h 41mAir Canada
Wed 8/66:33 amYOW - DSM
1 stop4h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/15$686
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:45 pmDSM - YOW
2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/55:25 pmYOW - DSM
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$700

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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 June 16, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

11:00 am-1:35 am

2 stops13h 35m

Ottawa

Wed 8/6

2:25 pm-10:36 pm

3 stops33h 11m

$425

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

11:25 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Ottawa

Wed 8/6

6:33 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 59m

$686

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

1:45 pm-9:11 am

2 stops18h 26m

Ottawa

Tue 8/5

5:25 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$700

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

7:30 am-10:21 am

2 stops25h 51m

$187

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

11:25 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$369

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

3:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$654

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Deals found on 6/15

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Ottawa

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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
8,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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
9,554 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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?

    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 $428). 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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