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$232 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Calgary

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Calgary (DSM-YYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Calgary that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
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2:12 pm - 1:12 amDSM-YYC
12h 00m2 stops
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1:10 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
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2:12 pm - 1:12 amDSM-YYC
12h 00m2 stops
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1:10 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
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2:12 pm - 1:12 amDSM-YYC
12h 00m2 stops
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1:10 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
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2:12 pm - 8:19 pmDSM-YYC
31h 07m3 stops
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1:10 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
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2:12 pm - 1:12 amDSM-YYC
12h 00m2 stops
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1:10 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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5:49 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-YYC
25h 51m2 stops
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10:50 am - 2:58 pmYYC-DSM
27h 08m1 stop
Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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7:08 am - 11:19 pmDSM-YYC
17h 11m1 stop
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1:29 pm - 8:22 amYYC-DSM
17h 53m1 stop
$424American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
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10:16 am - 11:19 pmDSM-YYC
14h 03m1 stop
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6:29 am - 11:28 pmYYC-DSM
15h 59m1 stop
$427American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
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10:16 am - 11:19 pmDSM-YYC
14h 03m1 stop
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6:29 am - 11:28 pmYYC-DSM
15h 59m1 stop
$428American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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9:08 am - 9:48 pmDSM-YYC
13h 40m1 stop
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6:15 am - 11:41 pmYYC-DSM
16h 26m1 stop
$432United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Calgary flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Calgary to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Calgary were found on American Airlines ($424) and United Airlines ($432).

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$232
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Calgary

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Calgary?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Calgary was $232 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Calgary?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Calgary?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Calgary, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Calgary, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Calgary are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $657 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $699 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Calgary.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Calgary?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Calgary from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Calgary with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and YYC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Calgary?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Calgary from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Calgary

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Calgary? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8896 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

8.0 ExcellentHal, Jul 2025IAD - MSY
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Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Flight was actually on Air Canada. The flight itself was fine. Nothing special. Food was pretty pathetic except for cookies. They offered plenty of food and drinks but just wasn't very good. Even for airline food.

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

They cancelled and moved my flight with no email or text or any other notice. I discovered this only when I attempted to check in for my flight. Actual flying experience was above average.

Delayed boarding. Delayed taking off. Delayed landing. Missed our connecting flight. Our seats on this plane were not assigned until last minute, splitting up our family with kids. I sat in the last row next to the bathroom with so many people rubbing up against me to get to the bathroom the entire flight.

Another delayed flight. Then got bumped to a later connecting flight, over two hours later! Plane was hot and uncomfortable.

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Poorly staffed check-in in Victoria. Unhappy WestJet person on counter. Then our flight was delayed by 2 hours, which meant our luggage failed to make the flight to LHR. Overall poor communications to passengers. Fortunately the flight from YYC to LHR was good and on time.

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Not only was the flight delayed more than 3 hours but also there was no internet or movies on the flight. It was Flair/Spirit quality of experience at Westjet prices

Only issue was checking in took over an hour and was very stressful. It all worked out, but we weren't sure for a while.

We purchased premium flex tickets for our overseas flight to London. I have food, allergies, so I knew I wouldn't be able to get a full meal. WestJet doesn't seem to provide any way for people like myself to register their allergies ahead of time. I was given one small package of crackers and cheese as my meal. I was told there were no more packages available and no other alternatives for food. The flight attendant seemed quite disinterested in providing service. That stands in stark contrast to other Westjet flights where the flight attendants have gone out of their way to provide service.

Flying in the Dreamliner is always comfortable. Though the food options for Air Canada aren't great.

No TV's. Seats are super uncomfortable. Crew was great!

This flight was canceled at the last moment and I was stranded in the Vancouver International. I spent the night there without compensation and the staff looked annoyed and wanted to get rid of the passengers without offering much help.

Service Director cut all cabin lights and window screens defaulted to dark, but it was an afternoon flight going west. I spent hours trying to see what was reading as reading lights weren't working either. What the hell.

The food could have been better. The flight attendant was the friendliest and most helpful I have ever had.

it was great only downfall was that the tvs weren't working but the rest was great specially the wifi

The Entertainment system was nearly useless because videos kept stopping then jumping over segments at random but closely spaced intervals. About 75% of the plane gave up trying to watch and then the gaps and jumps became shorter, It was terrible and made it hard to know what was happening since it was not a normal buffering pause where you still get the cont6en t. Instead the video would pause then jump ahead missing short segments and dialog entirely! The economy class seats on all flights have less and less legroom. I’m tall and the upgraded seats are no better for the leg room, not worth it. I flew from Toronto to Calgary….The staff at YYZ was awesome and kind. My flight’s (prior) incoming plane from Liberia had been delayed over 3 hours and the attendant quickly and kindly transferred me to the earlier flight that got me in hours earlier. Such a great staff!! Every staff member on the plane was very-very Canadian/Kind . Great job and attitude you folks! The plane itself was new and in great condition, except the issue with the video streaming.

I did not like ANYTHING about Discover....see my previous comments regarding our trip. I will do everything possible never to fly with Discover again!!!

We were sent via the ac app to a wrong gate. And then got a boarding message to the original gate. Had to run through the airport to get to the gate just in time. Were they purposely trying to trick me? The day before flight was sent a message for free change of flight. Kinda suspect they oversold the flight.

The crew and food were very good. The plane was dirty..

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