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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alberta from C$ 222

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alberta flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 499

One-way from

C$ 222

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 1,094
22/3-27/3
  • 22/3-27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 04m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 06m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price (C$ 1,422 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 22% potential price decrease (C$ 291 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/39:01 p.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/34:20 p.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 499
Thu 12/67:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/69:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 568
Sat 5/45:15 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 33mAir Canada
Sat 12/46:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop13h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 601
Fri 4/411:55 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Fri 11/46:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 612
Fri 4/411:55 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops8h 10mWestJet
Fri 11/49:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 20mWestJet
Deal found 19/2C$ 693
Sat 5/46:47 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/46:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 707
Sun 23/35:59 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops31h 33mWestJet
Thu 27/37:00 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops13h 20mWestJet
Deal found 20/2C$ 732
Sat 22/31:01 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops23h 04mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/311:55 a.m.YEG - DSM
3 stops28h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,395

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Alberta 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Alberta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 22/3

9:01 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop18h 09m

Edmonton

Thu 27/3

4:20 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops29h 55m

C$ 499

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 12/6

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

Calgary

Mon 16/6

9:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 24m

C$ 568

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

5:15 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

Calgary

Sat 12/4

6:15 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop13h 24m

C$ 601

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

11:55 a.m.-8:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 47m

Calgary

Fri 11/4

6:30 a.m.-4:31 p.m.

1 stop9h 01m

C$ 612

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

11:55 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

Calgary

Fri 11/4

9:00 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

C$ 693

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

6:47 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

2 stops28h 01m

Calgary

Sat 12/4

6:15 a.m.-4:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 707

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

5:45 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

1 stop9h 23m

Edmonton

Sat 12/4

3:17 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 717

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sun 23/3

5:59 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

2 stops31h 33m

Edmonton

Thu 27/3

7:00 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 732

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

8:47 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

Edmonton

Sat 12/4

3:17 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 746

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

4:20 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

2 stops9h 12m

Edmonton

Fri 11/4

12:45 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

1 stop8h 52m

C$ 1,068

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Alberta

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Rainfall in Alberta by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 9.0 - 94.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 94.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 9.0 mm.

Temperature in Alberta by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. 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 Alberta. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Alberta to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Alberta from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 222. American Airlines flights start at C$ 330 while deals on Delta start at C$ 392 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alberta (average of C$ 138). Flying from Des Moines to Alberta in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). 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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