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$176+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Vancouver

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 March 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/48:15 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop11h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/47:05 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop17h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/56:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$551
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:25 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop17h 08m
Air Canada
Sun 5/107:10 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop13h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$554
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:35 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop6h 43m
Air Canada
Sat 5/98:35 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/18$556

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$461
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$529
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Vancouver 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Vancouver that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/11

9:40 am-10:47 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$461

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

8:25 pm-11:33 am

1 stop17h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/10

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$559

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

6:56 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$563

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$563
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/22

12:05 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$563

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-1:53 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/10

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$572

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:17 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/11

11:10 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$589

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

12:29 pm-12:15 am

2 stops13h 46m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/20

6:45 am-8:36 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$599
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

10:14 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops41h 21m

$176

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:56 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$265

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Deals found on 3/21

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Vancouver?

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

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 March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines 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
9,455 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Vancouver in 5h 50m. Fly via Air Canada, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Vancouver are separated by a distance of 1515 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Vancouver is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $414 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 40% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Vancouver

Discover the top airline 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$414Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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