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$173+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
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 April 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 6/299:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 7/2010:01 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/2612:35 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop24h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 8/99:44 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/146:45 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops12h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 6/299:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/610:15 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops36h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/2710:01 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/23:40 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/1011:00 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1712:35 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/12:50 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/812:35 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop26h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/287:30 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/48:30 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$527

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 April 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$536
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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 April 17, 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 6/29

9:56 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 19m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/3

9:40 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$373

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/21

8:20 am-8:52 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$560

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

10:01 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/2

9:40 am-8:43 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$595

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

1:04 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/4

10:15 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$598

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 6/29

1:40 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/6

11:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

$605

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

5:17 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/19

8:35 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$605

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

5:17 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/17

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$606

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

7:01 am-5:54 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/16

6:45 am-9:12 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$620

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

3:24 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/7

8:35 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$621
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

5:50 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 01m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/3

8:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$632

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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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday 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 April 17, 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
9,602 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 8h 06m. Fly via WestJet to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Vancouver are separated by a distance of 1515 mi.

  • 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 $536 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 31% 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$536Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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