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Cheap flights from Des Moines to British Columbia from C$ 189

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 503

One-way from

C$ 189

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 466
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/4-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 37m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 02m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 35 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/42:53 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/47:33 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 446
Sat 5/45:45 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop10h 21mAir Canada
Sat 12/48:35 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop5h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 513
Wed 23/412:49 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/46:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 516
Sat 5/41:45 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/48:30 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 530
Mon 7/411:55 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Mon 14/47:45 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 537
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
Sun 6/411:55 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop25h 54mWestJet
Sun 13/412:59 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop6h 21mWestJet
Deal found 19/2C$ 642
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

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Des Moines

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British Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

5:45 a.m.-6:18 p.m.

1 stop14h 33m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/4

8:35 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop10h 04m

C$ 503

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

1:45 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

2 stops11h 09m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/4

3:30 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 12m

C$ 530

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

9:00 a.m.-12:08 a.m.

2 stops17h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/4

3:55 p.m.-2:54 p.m.

2 stops20h 59m

C$ 534

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 MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

9:00 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

3 stops33h 41m

Victoria Intl

Sat 12/4

5:30 a.m.-2:54 p.m.

2 stops31h 24m

C$ 618

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 6/4

11:55 a.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop25h 54m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 13/4

12:59 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 642

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

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to British Columbia

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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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
2,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,748 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

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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$ 189. American Airlines flights start at C$ 227 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 234 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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