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$269+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Ottawa (YOW)

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YOW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Ottawa (YOW). 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.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$269
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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 - YOW
2 stops16h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/135:55 amYOW - DSM
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$490
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:45 amDSM - YOW
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
Sun 4/1310:37 amYOW - DSM
1 stop5h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$646
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:16 amDSM - YOW
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/155:25 pmYOW - DSM
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$973

Find flights from Des Moines to Ottawa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Ottawa 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.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-8:20 am

2 stops16h 03m

Ottawa

Sun 4/13

5:55 am-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$490

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

7:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Ottawa

Sun 4/13

10:37 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$646

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:16 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Ottawa

Sun 6/15

5:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$973

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

6:33 am-8:20 am

3 stops24h 47m

$269

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

6:20 am-12:09 am

2 stops16h 49m

$284

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

11:38 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$363

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Deals found on 2/19

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Ottawa

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 Ottawa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ottawa 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-Ottawa 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 Ottawa

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Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Des Moines to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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