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$200+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
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 February 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 4/1911:00 am
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop15h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/229:30 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 5/298:30 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:40 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 6/79:31 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/156:45 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops12h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$479
This AOBTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 AOBTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:30 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 42m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/812:40 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/15$516
This flygcity.se deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:30 am
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops9h 42m
Air Canada
Wed 4/87:55 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops11h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/15$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/313:26 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop23h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 4/71:45 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:56 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop10h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$552

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 February 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$200
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$507
From Des Moines to Vancouver
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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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Vancouver that are best for you.

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Vancouver

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Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

11:00 am-12:12 am

1 stop15h 12m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/22

9:30 am-6:01 pm

1 stop30h 31m

$388

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:26 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop23h 16m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/7

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$538

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:17 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/11

8:35 am-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$559

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

2:39 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-5:06 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$564

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:55 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 02m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/8

7:35 pm-9:46 am

2 stops12h 11m

$569

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:55 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 02m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-6:01 pm

1 stop30h 31m

$571

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

8:21 pm-12:12 am

2 stops29h 51m

$206

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

8:21 pm-12:12 am

3 stops29h 51m

$211

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

4:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops20h 25m

$253

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:30 am-6:18 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$270

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Deals found on 2/17

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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 February 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet 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
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
9,312 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,268 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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. 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 4 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 7h 39m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Vancouver is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $195 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air Canada, starting at $307 and $351 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 70% 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver

Discover the top 4 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$174Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$195Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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