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$138+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
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 July 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/239:50 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/305:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops30h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/209:50 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/276:45 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/79:21 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/149:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop9h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$389
This AOBTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 AOBTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:21 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop7h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 8/283:35 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 09m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/7$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:44 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:40 pm
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$403
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:35 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops10h 51m
Air Canada
Sat 8/297:50 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop13h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/8$426

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 July 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$842
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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 July 11, 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

Tue 8/25

10:59 am-9:40 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$438

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 8/31

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$459

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

1:35 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/20

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$467
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/2

8:35 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$467

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-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$467

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

4:20 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$477
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

9:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$138

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 9/27

9:56 pm-12:15 am

2 stops28h 19m

$156

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

9:50 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops21h 40m

$171

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

1:21 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$207

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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 July 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 2 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 6h 06m. Fly via WestJet or United Airlines 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Vancouver is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $235 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $536. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver

Discover the top 2 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$235Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$536Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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