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$130+ 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
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 abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/135:19 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/1611:05 amYYC - DSM
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$336
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/315:20 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
sáb. 6/76:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop9h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$353
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/147:01 amDSM - YYC
2 stops9h 59mWestJet
mar. 5/209:55 amYYC - DSM
2 stops10h 11mWestJet
Deal found 4/16$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/235:58 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 6/286:45 amYYC - DSM
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/71:07 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop8h 33mDelta
mar. 5/1312:30 amYYC - DSM
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/16$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/138:00 amDSM - YYC
3 stops35h 21mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/167:30 pmYYC - DSM
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$644

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Calgary that are best for you.

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Calgary

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 6/13

5:19 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop27h 48m

Calgary

lun. 6/16

11:05 am-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$336

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/31

5:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Calgary

sáb. 6/7

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$353

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mié. 5/14

7:01 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Calgary

mar. 5/20

9:55 am-9:06 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$453

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

lun. 6/23

5:58 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Calgary

sáb. 6/28

6:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$462

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

mié. 5/7

1:07 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Calgary

mar. 5/13

12:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$466

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

vie. 6/13

8:00 am-6:21 pm

3 stops35h 21m

Calgary

lun. 6/16

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$644

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/31

2:54 pm-12:44 am

2 stops10h 50m

$130

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/31

5:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$161

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/31

5:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$167

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

sáb. 5/31

1:07 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$175

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Deals found on 4/16

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Calgary

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Calgary

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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,809 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,143 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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, Air Canada ($353), WestJet ($453), and American Airlines ($462) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Calgary. Air Canada is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $167 and $175, respectively.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 Calgary

Discover the top 3 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$442Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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