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$201+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
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 January 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$348
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$201
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

February
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 January 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops21h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:30 am
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/63:32 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:10 am
YVR
-
DSM
2 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/308:30 am
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/53:40 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops20h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/85:30 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:08 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop22h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 3/912:15 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop24h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:08 pm
DSM
-
YVR
1 stop22h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1112:15 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop24h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/167:17 pm
DSM
-
YVR
2 stops19h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/193:40 pm
YVR
-
DSM
1 stop29h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$518

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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 January 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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Des Moines

Fly to

Vancouver

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

8:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 2/5

3:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$435

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 3/8

7:10 am-7:16 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$443

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

3:08 pm-11:29 am

1 stop22h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/9

12:15 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$493

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:08 pm-11:29 am

1 stop22h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/11

12:15 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$509

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

3:08 pm-11:29 am

1 stop22h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/10

1:37 pm-10:34 am

1 stop18h 57m

$532

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 07m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/10

12:30 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$541

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

3:08 pm-11:29 am

1 stop22h 21m

$201

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

3:32 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$212

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:08 pm-11:29 am

1 stop22h 21m

$228

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

10:57 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$248

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight 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 January 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
8,075 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
8,075 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
9,176 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
3,244 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
10,632 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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 22h 21m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $165 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and WestJet, starting at $174 and $201 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver for 73% 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 January 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$165Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$174Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$201Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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