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$245+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver

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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver (8CA). 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$348
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$245
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$729
From Des Moines to Vancouver
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Vancouver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Vancouver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/17:30 amDSM - YVR
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/127:00 amYVR - DSM
2 stops12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/99:03 pmDSM - YVR
2 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/269:10 amYVR - DSM
1 stop27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/110:16 amDSM - YVR
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/121:28 pmYVR - DSM
1 stop16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/302:05 pmDSM - YVR
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/611:45 amYVR - DSM
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/312:32 pmDSM - YVR
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/79:30 amYVR - DSM
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$425

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

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Des Moines

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Vancouver

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Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

mié. 10/1

7:30 am-4:17 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Vancouver Intl

dom. 10/12

7:00 am-9:48 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$348

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

dom. 11/9

9:03 pm-9:04 am

2 stops38h 01m

Vancouver Intl

mié. 11/26

9:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop27h 13m

$370

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

mié. 10/1

10:16 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Vancouver Intl

dom. 10/12

1:28 pm-8:22 am

1 stop16h 54m

$387

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

jue. 10/30

2:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop12h 10m

Vancouver Intl

jue. 11/6

11:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$396

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

2:32 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 08m

Vancouver Intl

vie. 11/7

9:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$426

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

mar. 10/14

6:36 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop29h 42m

Vancouver Intl

mar. 10/21

10:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop25h 53m

$442

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

jue. 10/30

11:06 am-8:54 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$245

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

5:15 pm-10:48 am

2 stops19h 33m

$247

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

8:02 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$341

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

jue. 10/30

8:02 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$341

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Deals found on 9/15

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Vancouver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Vancouver 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver. 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. Reviews last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada from Des Moines to Vancouver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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??
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,093 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Vancouver. 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?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Vancouver from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Vancouver from 3 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Vancouver in 14h 39m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Vancouver are separated by a distance of 1515 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Vancouver is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $174 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and WestJet, starting at $329 and $343 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $245. United Airlines flights start at $341 while deals on WestJet start at $461 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Vancouver in July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Vancouver. 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$174Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$343Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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