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$143+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver Intl (YVR)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$661
From Des Moines to Vancouver Intl
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/181:36 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2110:35 pmYVR - DSM
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:00 amDSM - YVR
2 stops13h 52mDelta
Wed 9/177:44 pmYVR - DSM
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/27$473

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

1:36 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/21

10:35 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$291

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-6:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/17

7:44 pm-9:40 am

2 stops11h 56m

$473

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

2:12 pm-12:41 am

2 stops12h 29m

$143

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

10:18 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$212

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

9:08 am-6:18 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$313

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

1:09 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$407

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Deals found on 7/29

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Vancouver Intl from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Vancouver Intl. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Vancouver Intl Airport, with prices starting at $473. Users have found that Delta is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport one-way?

    $212 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $313 and $407, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Vancouver Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$131Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
WestJetCheapest$343Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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