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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alberta from C$ 236

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 516

One-way from

C$ 236

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December
21/7-25/7
  • 21/7-25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 37m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 12m total
  • Des Moines to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 32 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 17 April 2025.

Fri 13/65:19 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/611:05 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 466
Fri 13/61:24 p.m.DSM - YEG
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/68:15 a.m.YEG - DSM
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 487
Sat 31/55:20 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
Sat 7/66:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4C$ 489
Fri 13/65:23 p.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop23h 35mWestJet
Mon 16/69:25 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop23h 54mWestJet
Deal found 15/4C$ 599
Sat 31/56:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop9h 08mAir Canada
Sat 7/66:00 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop9h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4C$ 607
Wed 14/57:01 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops9h 59mWestJet
Tue 20/59:55 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops10h 11mWestJet
Deal found 16/4C$ 628
Mon 23/65:58 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 28/66:45 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 641
Wed 7/51:07 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 13/512:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Deal found 16/4C$ 646
Sat 31/56:00 a.m.DSM - YEG
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/66:00 a.m.YEG - DSM
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 685
Fri 13/68:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
3 stops35h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/67:30 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 893

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Des Moines

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Alberta

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 21/7

2:00 p.m.-8:02 p.m.

1 stop7h 02m

Calgary

Fri 25/7

11:00 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 516

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 15/5

5:27 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop19h 23m

Calgary

Mon 19/5

12:45 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 542

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sun 1/6

7:15 p.m.-8:24 a.m.

3 stops38h 09m

Edmonton

Sun 8/6

8:00 a.m.-11:26 p.m.

2 stops14h 26m

C$ 573

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 17/5

1:07 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 33m

Calgary

Sat 24/5

7:40 a.m.-9:06 p.m.

2 stops12h 26m

C$ 575

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 15/5

7:01 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 39m

Calgary

Mon 19/5

6:30 a.m.-12:27 p.m.

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 628

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sun 1/6

5:20 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop5h 44m

Edmonton

Sun 8/6

3:17 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop7h 37m

C$ 750

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 1/6

5:20 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 28m

Calgary

Sat 7/6

12:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 903

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 17/5

5:11 p.m.-12:19 p.m.

2 stops20h 08m

Calgary

Sat 24/5

3:22 p.m.-4:18 p.m.

3 stops23h 56m

C$ 929

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Sun 1/6

1:07 p.m.-12:27 a.m.

3 stops12h 20m

Edmonton

Sun 8/6

8:00 a.m.-9:08 p.m.

3 stops12h 08m

C$ 3,232

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

7:17 a.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop17h 12m

C$ 236

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Alberta

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 17 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,809 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,142 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Alberta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 236. Delta flights start at C$ 341 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 460 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?

    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$ 139). 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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