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$136+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Montreal (YMQ)

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YMQ
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Montreal (YMQ). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(123 Milhas)

One-way from

$136
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$350
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Montreal (YMQ) flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Montreal (YMQ)
One-way flight from Des Moines to Montreal (YMQ)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Montreal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This 123 Milhas 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:34 pmDSM - YUL
1 stop4h 55mAir Canada
Sat 4/128:50 amYUL - DSM
2 stops6h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$354
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.
Sun 4/65:00 pmDSM - YUL
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Sun 4/136:05 amYUL - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/19$383
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.
Sat 4/58:00 amDSM - YUL
2 stops8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/129:15 amYUL - DSM
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$389
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/63:17 pmDSM - YUL
2 stops17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/139:55 amYUL - DSM
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$454
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:08 pmDSM - YUL
2 stops17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1210:39 amYUL - DSM
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$546
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.
Sat 3/13:00 pmDSM - YUL
2 stops32h 39mWestJet
Sat 3/226:45 amYUL - DSM
2 stops29h 29mWestJet
Deal found 2/20$1,560

Find flights from Des Moines to Montreal within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Montreal 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 February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Montreal

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

3:34 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/12

9:15 am-6:06 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$354

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

5:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 4/13

6:05 am-11:13 am

1 stop6h 08m

$383

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

8:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/12

9:15 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$389

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-10:10 am

2 stops17h 53m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 4/13

9:55 am-2:00 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$454

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

3:08 pm-9:50 am

2 stops17h 42m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/12

10:39 am-10:17 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$546

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

6:47 pm-10:28 am

1 stop14h 41m

$136

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

3:08 pm-9:50 am

2 stops17h 42m

$166

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

5:20 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$201

Des MoinesMontreal

DSM - YUL

DSMYUL

Des Moines

Thu 7/3

9:09 pm-12:37 am

2 stops26h 28m

$296

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Deals found on 2/19

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Montreal 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-Montreal flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Montreal

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Rainfall in Montreal by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montreal ranges from 2.5 - 4.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Montreal when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Montreal by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montreal, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montreal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. 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 Montreal. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Montreal to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    If you book a flight to Montreal 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. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Montreal per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Montreal round-trip from $354. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $383, and United Airlines, from $389. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Montreal are Air Canada ($136), American Airlines ($166), and United Airlines ($201).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Montreal (average of $270). Flying from Des Moines to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Montreal

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Montreal. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$319Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$364Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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