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$154+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl

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 March 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/216:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 4/281:45 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/176:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 4/246:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 5/16:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop10h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/226:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:52 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/236:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 4/3011:52 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop21h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$486
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 9/289:31 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/229:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 5/810:01 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/189:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/1211:00 am
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop15h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/164:15 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops28h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 9/302:42 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop27h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/229:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$501

Find 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$529
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl 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 March 12, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

10:56 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 44m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-3:41 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$599

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

12:01 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/2

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$603

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

4:23 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/24

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$614

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/30

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 24m

$617

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

11:31 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/8

1:59 pm-9:23 am

1 stop17h 24m

$636

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:30 am-1:53 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 4/12

3:35 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$656
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/18

8:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$657
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

6:56 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$154

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:56 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$186

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

9:56 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$191

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl

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 Vancouver Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Vancouver Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Vancouver Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Vancouver Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Vancouver Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Des Moines to Vancouver delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Vancouver have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Vancouver flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United 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
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport in about 9h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1515 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $307. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $405 round trip. Users have found that Delta is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl

Discover the top 2 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$307Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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