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Cheap flights from Des Moines to British Columbia from C$ 185

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to British Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 412

One-way from

C$ 185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 693
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 14/5-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 23h 18m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 313 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to British Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to British Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Wed 14/55:45 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops12h 09mAir Canada
Wed 21/510:30 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops11h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 31/3C$ 419
Thu 15/52:36 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/56:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 449
Fri 30/55:25 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/612:00 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3C$ 488
Wed 14/58:07 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops16h 36mAir Canada
Wed 21/56:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop16h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3C$ 518
Fri 18/48:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/43:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 528
Wed 14/51:07 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Wed 21/56:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 30/3C$ 603
Wed 14/51:12 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/56:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 607
Sun 11/510:59 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops13h 36mWestJet
Sun 18/55:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 46mWestJet
Deal found 31/3C$ 616
Wed 14/57:01 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops12h 57mWestJet
Wed 21/59:55 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops10h 11mWestJet
Deal found 30/3C$ 639
Sun 3/85:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/86:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/3C$ 861
Thu 19/610:59 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Sat 28/66:45 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops12h 23mDelta
Deal found 31/3C$ 927
Thu 11/96:45 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops22h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/95:05 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops19h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,099

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

5:45 a.m.-3:54 p.m.

2 stops12h 09m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/5

10:30 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

2 stops11h 09m

C$ 412

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 15/5

2:36 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/5

6:00 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

2 stops15h 27m

C$ 449

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 30/5

5:25 p.m.-8:07 p.m.

1 stop27h 42m

Calgary

Thu 5/6

12:00 p.m.-11:26 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

C$ 488

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

8:07 a.m.-11:43 p.m.

2 stops16h 36m

Calgary

Wed 21/5

6:15 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop16h 24m

C$ 518

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 25/4

5:29 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 16m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/5

11:40 a.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop22h 22m

C$ 521

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

5:45 a.m.-1:36 p.m.

1 stop9h 51m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/5

8:35 a.m.-4:14 p.m.

1 stop5h 39m

C$ 525

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 25/4

12:49 p.m.-9:38 a.m.

2 stops22h 49m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/5

6:00 p.m.-5:32 p.m.

2 stops21h 32m

C$ 543

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

1:12 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/5

11:45 p.m.-4:37 p.m.

1 stop14h 52m

C$ 591

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

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

1 stop8h 33m

Calgary

Wed 21/5

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

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 603

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 11/5

10:59 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/5

5:00 a.m.-8:46 p.m.

2 stops13h 46m

C$ 616

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to British Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of C$ 145). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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.

Rainfall in British Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in British Columbia ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit British Columbia when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

Temperature in British Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to British Columbia, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing British Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to British Columbia. 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 British Columbia. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
2,789 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 British Columbia?

    If you book a flight to British Columbia 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 British Columbia 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$ 224. United Airlines flights start at C$ 237 while deals on American Airlines start at C$ 266 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to British Columbia consider Des Moines - Vancouver Intl, Des Moines - Calgary or Des Moines - Victoria Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia 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 British Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of C$ 145). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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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