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$190+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC). 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$430
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$657
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/25:10 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/41:30 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/211:55 amDSM - YYC
2 stops12h 21mDelta
Fri 4/46:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/20$440
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:15 pmDSM - YYC
2 stops7h 50mWestJet
Thu 3/137:00 amYYC - DSM
2 stops8h 27mWestJet
Deal found 1/20$452
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:30 amDSM - YYC
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/133:15 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/115:29 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/176:29 amYYC - DSM
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$502
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:16 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 25mAir Canada
Wed 3/1212:50 amYYC - DSM
2 stops19h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$642

Find flights from Des Moines to Calgary within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Calgary 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 21, 2025.

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DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

5:10 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Calgary

Fri 4/4

1:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$430

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

11:55 am-11:16 pm

2 stops12h 21m

Calgary

Fri 4/4

6:30 am-4:31 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$440

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

12:15 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Calgary

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-4:27 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$452

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

6:30 am-5:38 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Calgary

Thu 3/13

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$454

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

5:29 pm-11:49 am

1 stop19h 20m

Calgary

Mon 3/17

6:29 am-11:51 pm

1 stop16h 22m

$502

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

5:16 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Calgary

Wed 3/12

12:50 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$642

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

5:11 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$190

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

6:42 am-6:10 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$227

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Deals found on 1/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Calgary flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Calgary flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Calgary flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Calgary flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Calgary flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Calgary

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Calgary including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to YYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Calgary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Calgary is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Rainfall in Calgary by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Calgary 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 Calgary when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Calgary by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Calgary, 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 Calgary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. 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 Calgary. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,635 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($430), Delta ($440), and WestJet ($452) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. United Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary 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 Calgary?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary (average of $300). Flying from Des Moines to Calgary in March is currently the most expensive (average of $467). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Calgary. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$531Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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