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$187+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alberta

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
mar. 17 — mar. 241
lun. 3/17
lun. 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$366
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$187
(American Airlines)

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May

Cheapest in

December
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/185:10 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 38mAir Canada
vie. 4/251:30 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop6h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/125:29 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
vie. 4/1812:45 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$409
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/31:40 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/912:55 amYYC - DSM
2 stops12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/211:59 amDSM - YYC
2 stops12h 06mDelta
sáb. 5/106:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/11$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/257:00 amDSM - YEG
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/26:15 amYEG - DSM
2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/186:47 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops20h 06mUnited Airlines
vie. 4/251:30 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$487
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1210:55 amDSM - YEG
1 stop6h 03mWestJet
lun. 6/169:25 amYEG - DSM
1 stop23h 41mWestJet
Deal found 3/10$489
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/261:45 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops11h 55mAir Canada
sáb. 5/36:00 amYEG - DSM
1 stop5h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$491
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/2510:55 amDSM - YEG
1 stop6h 03mDelta
mié. 7/29:35 amYEG - DSM
1 stop11h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/10$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/255:10 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/23:17 pmYEG - DSM
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$524
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/265:05 amDSM - YEG
3 stops30h 49mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 5/311:44 amYEG - DSM
2 stops11h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$714
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/124:20 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 22mWestJet
jue. 4/1712:20 amYYC - DSM
2 stops15h 18mWestJet
Deal found 3/12$780

Find flights from Des Moines to Alberta within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Alberta 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 marzo 12, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Alberta

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 4/18

5:10 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Calgary

vie. 4/25

1:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$366

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 4/12

5:29 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 16m

Calgary

vie. 4/18

12:45 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$409

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/3

1:40 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Calgary

vie. 5/9

12:55 am-2:41 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$414

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 5/2

11:59 am-11:05 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Calgary

sáb. 5/10

6:30 am-12:27 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$418

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

vie. 4/25

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops28h 55m

Edmonton

vie. 5/2

6:15 am-11:13 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$421

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 4/18

6:47 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Calgary

vie. 4/25

1:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$487

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

jue. 6/12

10:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Edmonton

lun. 6/16

9:25 am-10:06 am

1 stop23h 41m

$489

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

sáb. 4/26

1:45 pm-12:40 am

2 stops11h 55m

Edmonton

sáb. 5/3

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$491

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

mié. 6/25

10:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Edmonton

mié. 7/2

9:35 am-10:22 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$494

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

vie. 4/25

5:10 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Edmonton

vie. 5/2

3:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$524

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Alberta

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Rainfall in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Alberta by month

Plan your trip to Alberta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. 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 Alberta. Reviews last updated marzo 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Alberta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,778 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    If you book a flight to Alberta from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Alberta one-way?

    $187 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and WestJet, with prices starting from $201 and $278, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alberta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alberta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Des Moines to Alberta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alberta

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Alberta. 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 marzo 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$496Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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