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$143 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Vancouver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Vancouver (DSM-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Vancouver 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 Vancouver

Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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3:42 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-YVR
8h 43m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 2:58 pmYVR-DSM
17h 28m3 stops
Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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3:42 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-YVR
8h 43m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:48 pmYVR-DSM
12h 48m2 stops
Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:30 am - 4:17 pmDSM-YVR
10h 47m1 stop
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7:45 am - 10:37 pmYVR-DSM
12h 52m2 stops
Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:30 am - 4:17 pmDSM-YVR
10h 47m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 3:36 pmYVR-DSM
25h 06m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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3:42 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-YVR
8h 43m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:48 pmYVR-DSM
13h 48m2 stops
Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:30 am - 2:30 pmDSM-YVR
33h 00m3 stops
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7:45 am - 10:37 pmYVR-DSM
12h 52m2 stops
Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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7:00 am - 7:36 pmDSM-YVR
14h 36m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:48 pmYVR-DSM
13h 48m2 stops
Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:30 am - 12:11 amDSM-YVR
18h 41m2 stops
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7:45 am - 10:37 pmYVR-DSM
12h 52m2 stops
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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2:49 pm - 10:58 pmDSM-YVR
10h 09m2 stops
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7:30 am - 5:13 pmYVR-DSM
7h 43m2 stops
$464Delta
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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6:00 am - 5:00 pmDSM-YVR
13h 00m2 stops
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6:13 am - 5:13 pmYVR-DSM
9h 00m2 stops
$483Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Vancouver flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Des Moines to Vancouver, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Vancouver back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $868 and $805 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Vancouver

When to book flights from Des Moines to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Vancouver flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Vancouver Intl Airport was $143 for a one-way ticket and $331 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Vancouver are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $771 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $661 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Vancouver.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and YVR 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 Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver 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 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver? 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
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
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Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

2.0 MediocreV, Jul 2025MIA - EWR
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Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

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.

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.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

The plane was broken so we had to change planes.

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

7 hour layover was a drag. Free internet on the long leg was great.

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

It was good! Short flight and it was on time!

Asked to cancel flight 6 days in advance of flight back to St. Louis, MO. Would not allow. No credit either.

Crew was nice especially by North American standards. Bad good. No entertainment screens. Terrible WiFi

This flight was better than the first. Two of the flight attendants were wonderful at supporting m through nausea and vomiting through the flight. No tv, no food, very interesting. I’ve never paid for wifi (just the $3 chatting) until these 2 flights. This experience has changed my opinion on layovers. Idk if I’ll ever do one again

Flights were cancelled setting me in panic mode since my much needed weekend escape with friends was only a short one. No apologies given at the airport nor on the plane. Flight was rescheduled

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

Lots of overhead storage, good crew, good service, smooth landing.

We didn’t make the flight due to Delta’s check in line moving too slow.

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

All was good except for the seats, not very comfy.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

PDX staff was great and we arrived on time in YVR.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

All was good with comfort and ease of boarding. There was confusion from what gate to board at. Meant moving a long distance but I allowed plenty of time for this.

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