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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alberta from C$ 273

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alberta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Alberta (CAAB). 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 619

One-way from

C$ 273
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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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 January 2025.

Thu 6/312:15 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Thu 13/36:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 619
Thu 6/312:15 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops7h 50mWestJet
Thu 13/37:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops8h 27mWestJet
Deal found 20/1C$ 651
Thu 6/36:30 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/33:15 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 653
Sat 10/56:53 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop10h 05mWestJet
Sun 18/59:25 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop6h 15mWestJet
Deal found 21/1C$ 707
Sat 10/58:28 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/54:00 p.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 714
Tue 11/35:29 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/36:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 722
Wed 23/48:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
3 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/46:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 865
Sun 5/1010:55 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Thu 9/109:25 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 923
Thu 6/35:16 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/312:50 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops19h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1C$ 924
Sat 10/512:32 p.m.DSM - YEG
3 stops23h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/511:32 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops11h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,677

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/3

12:15 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

Calgary

Thu 13/3

6:30 a.m.-4:27 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 619

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/3

12:15 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

Calgary

Thu 13/3

7:00 a.m.-4:27 p.m.

2 stops8h 27m

C$ 651

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/3

6:30 a.m.-5:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 08m

Calgary

Thu 13/3

3:15 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 653

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 10/5

6:53 a.m.-3:58 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Edmonton

Sun 18/5

9:25 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 707

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 10/5

8:28 p.m.-2:57 p.m.

2 stops19h 29m

Edmonton

Sun 18/5

4:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 35m

C$ 714

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

5:29 p.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Calgary

Mon 17/3

6:29 a.m.-11:51 p.m.

1 stop16h 22m

C$ 722

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 23/4

8:00 a.m.-12:19 p.m.

3 stops29h 19m

Calgary

Mon 28/4

6:15 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops27h 25m

C$ 865

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/3

5:16 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Calgary

Wed 12/3

12:50 a.m.-9:38 p.m.

2 stops19h 48m

C$ 924

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sat 10/5

12:32 p.m.-10:54 a.m.

3 stops23h 22m

Edmonton

Sun 18/5

11:32 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops11h 01m

C$ 1,677

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

5:11 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 273

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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 January 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
2,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

  • 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?

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

  • 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$ 143). 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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