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$156+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alberta

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DSM — YYC
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Round-trip from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(Air Canada)

Popular in

March

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December

Average price

$770
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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 février 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 3/229:01 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop18h 09mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 3/274:20 pmYEG - DSM
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 6/127:00 amDSM - YYC
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/169:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 4/58:47 amDSM - YYC
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
sam. 4/126:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
ven. 9/196:00 amDSM - YYC
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 9/256:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$468
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/2910:55 amDSM - YEG
1 stop6h 03mWestJet
dim. 8/316:00 amYEG - DSM
2 stops9h 37mWestJet
Deal found 2/19$495
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
sam. 4/55:45 amDSM - YEG
1 stop9h 23mAir Canada
sam. 4/123:17 pmYEG - DSM
1 stop7h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 4/58:47 amDSM - YEG
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
sam. 4/123:17 pmYEG - DSM
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$525
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/54:20 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 22mWestJet
ven. 4/1112:20 amYYC - DSM
2 stops20h 00mWestJet
Deal found 2/20$621
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 6/141:31 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
sam. 6/2112:00 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$622
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 4/54:20 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops9h 12mDelta
ven. 4/1112:45 amYEG - DSM
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/19$752
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 6/1211:16 amDSM - YYC
2 stops12h 52mAir Canada
dim. 6/1512:25 amYYC - DSM
2 stops13h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$900
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 3/221:01 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops23h 04mAlaska Airlines
jeu. 3/2711:55 amYEG - DSM
3 stops28h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$982

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 février 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Alberta

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Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

sam. 3/22

9:01 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Edmonton

jeu. 3/27

4:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$351

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 6/12

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Calgary

lun. 6/16

9:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$400

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sam. 4/5

8:47 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Calgary

sam. 4/12

6:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$431

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

sam. 4/5

5:45 am-2:08 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Edmonton

sam. 4/12

3:17 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$505

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

dim. 3/23

5:59 pm-12:32 am

2 stops31h 33m

Edmonton

jeu. 3/27

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$515

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

sam. 4/5

8:47 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Edmonton

sam. 4/12

3:17 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$525

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sam. 4/5

4:20 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Calgary

ven. 4/11

12:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$621

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sam. 6/14

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Calgary

sam. 6/21

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$622

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

sam. 4/5

4:20 pm-12:32 am

2 stops9h 12m

Edmonton

ven. 4/11

12:45 am-10:37 am

1 stop8h 52m

$752

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

jeu. 6/12

11:16 am-11:08 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Calgary

dim. 6/15

12:25 am-2:42 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$900

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Alberta

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Rainfall in Alberta by month

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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 février 20, 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
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
2,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

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

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  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$496Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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